Sodajerker On SongwritingFri, 14 Dec 2018 07:22:27 +0000Fri, 14 Dec 2018 07:27:43 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://www.sodajerker.com
enhttp://www.sodajerker.compodcast@sodajerker.com (podcast@sodajerker.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/b/d/8/7bd893fca88cd1b9/sodajerker_on_songwriting_podcast.jpgSodajerker On SongwritingSodajerkerbarber,brian,interviews,liverpool,musicians,oconnor,podcast,simon,sodajerker,songwriters,songwritingnopodcast@sodajerker.comepisodicEpisode 126 - Steve PerryFri, 14 Dec 2018 07:22:27 +0000Vocalist and songwriter Steve Perry joins Sodajerker in London to discuss the writing of his new album Traces as well as some of his classic hits with Journey like 'Open Arms' and 'Don't Stop Believin''. In this candid conversation, Steve talks openly about his complicated relationship with singing, the time he spent away from music, and the impetus that brought him back into the spotlight.]]>Vocalist and songwriter Steve Perry joins Sodajerker in London to discuss the writing of his new album Traces as well as some of his classic hits with Journey like 'Open Arms' and 'Don't Stop Believin''. In this candid conversation, Steve talks openly about his complicated relationship with singing, the time he spent away from music, and the impetus that brought him back into the spotlight.]]>48:01nopodcast,steve,perry,open,interview,stop,arms,dont,journey,songwriting,traces,believin,sodajerkerfullEpisode 125 - David CrosbyFri, 30 Nov 2018 09:22:39 +0000Legendary singer-songwriter David Crosby sits down with Simon and Brian in Manchester to discuss the writing of his stunning new album Here If You Listen as well as songs from his previous solo albums and the Crosby, Stills & Nash catalogue. In the conversation, Croz explains what he learned from songwriters like Joni Mitchell and how his collaborations with the Lighthouse and Sky Trails bands have led to one of the most productive periods of his extraordinary career.]]>Legendary singer-songwriter David Crosby sits down with Simon and Brian in Manchester to discuss the writing of his stunning new album Here If You Listen as well as songs from his previous solo albums and the Crosby, Stills & Nash catalogue. In the conversation, Croz explains what he learned from songwriters like Joni Mitchell and how his collaborations with the Lighthouse and Sky Trails bands have led to one of the most productive periods of his extraordinary career.]]>41:30yespodcast,interview,david,young,league,puppy,sky,crosby,trails,mitchell,joni,nash,lighthouse,csn,stills,snarky,csny,sodajerkerfullEpisode 124 - Paloma FaithFri, 16 Nov 2018 09:30:56 +0000With the release of the 'zeitgeist edition' of her hit album The Architect, Paloma Faith joins us to discuss songs like 'Loyal', 'Your Ex', 'Just Be', 'Crybaby', 'Kings and Queens' and past successes like 'Stone Cold Sober' and '30 Minute Love Affair'. Throughout the course of the conversation, Paloma reflects on the importance of collaboration, her passion for poems and lyrics, and the art of writing from experience.]]>With the release of the 'zeitgeist edition' of her hit album The Architect, Paloma Faith joins us to discuss songs like 'Loyal', 'Your Ex', 'Just Be', 'Crybaby', 'Kings and Queens' and past successes like 'Stone Cold Sober' and '30 Minute Love Affair'. Throughout the course of the conversation, Paloma reflects on the importance of collaboration, her passion for poems and lyrics, and the art of writing from experience.]]>51:52nopodcast,interview,faith,architect,zeitgeist,songwriting,paloma,sodajerkerfullEpisode 123 - Bonus: Inside Abbey Road StudiosMon, 22 Oct 2018 08:02:33 +0000Further to their interview with Chief Creative Advisor Nile Rodgers, Simon and Brian return to the legendary Abbey Road Studios to sit down with Mirek Stiles (Head of Audio Products) and Mark Robertson (Head of Brand & Marketing) for a chat about the past, present and future of the historic recording complex and the exciting innovations taking place there.]]>Further to their interview with Chief Creative Advisor Nile Rodgers, Simon and Brian return to the legendary Abbey Road Studios to sit down with Mirek Stiles (Head of Audio Products) and Mark Robertson (Head of Brand & Marketing) for a chat about the past, present and future of the historic recording complex and the exciting innovations taking place there.]]>25:33nopodcast,mark,studios,road,rodgers,institute,robertson,abbey,nile,stiles,mirekfullEpisode 123 - Nile RodgersFri, 12 Oct 2018 09:52:28 +0000Simon and Brian fulfil another lifelong dream as they sit down with legendary songwriter, producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios. In this detailed conversation, Nile discusses songs from his new album It's About Time, breaks down his approach to the guitar, and reveals the DHM (deep hidden meaning) behind hits for Chic, Sister Sledge, Diana Ross and David Bowie.]]>Simon and Brian fulfil another lifelong dream as they sit down with legendary songwriter, producer and guitarist Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios. In this detailed conversation, Nile discusses songs from his new album It's About Time, breaks down his approach to the guitar, and reveals the DHM (deep hidden meaning) behind hits for Chic, Sister Sledge, Diana Ross and David Bowie.]]>57:15yespodcast,interview,ross,david,rodgers,sister,diana,bowie,chic,songwriting,nile,sledge,sodajerkerfullEpisode 122 - Bonus: The Long and Winding Road to MaccaMon, 10 Sep 2018 09:08:02 +0000In this bonus chat, Simon and Brian take a moment to reflect on the journey that led them to meeting with Paul McCartney, and the crazy week that preceded the experience.]]>In this bonus chat, Simon and Brian take a moment to reflect on the journey that led them to meeting with Paul McCartney, and the crazy week that preceded the experience.]]>30:37yespodcast,paul,interview,egypt,station,bonus,mccartney,songwriting,sodajerker,lipafullEpisode 122 - Paul McCartneyFri, 07 Sep 2018 08:06:42 +0000In this special episode, legendary songwriter and Beatle Paul McCartney sits down with Simon and Brian at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts to discuss songs from his new album Egypt Station. During the conversation, Paul describes the process of collaborating with Greg Kurstin and Ryan Tedder, how he develops and captures his ideas, his natural flair for melody, and his modular approach to putting different sections together.]]>In this special episode, legendary songwriter and Beatle Paul McCartney sits down with Simon and Brian at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts to discuss songs from his new album Egypt Station. During the conversation, Paul describes the process of collaborating with Greg Kurstin and Ryan Tedder, how he develops and captures his ideas, his natural flair for melody, and his modular approach to putting different sections together.]]>43:16nopodcast,paul,interview,egypt,station,liverpool,mccartney,songwriting,beatle,kurstin,sodajerker,macca,lipa,tedderfullEpisode 121 - Miles KaneThu, 23 Aug 2018 07:45:13 +0000Singer-songwriter Miles Kane joins Sodajerker to discuss songs from his new album Coup De Grace including 'Cry On My Guitar', 'Loaded' and 'Shavambacu'. In addition to recalling his early days with The Little Flames and The Rascals, Miles also talks about co-writing with Andy Partridge, Paul Weller, Jamie T, Lana Del Rey and Alex Turner, and discusses his work with the latter for The Last Shadow Puppets.]]>Singer-songwriter Miles Kane joins Sodajerker to discuss songs from his new album Coup De Grace including 'Cry On My Guitar', 'Loaded' and 'Shavambacu'. In addition to recalling his early days with The Little Flames and The Rascals, Miles also talks about co-writing with Andy Partridge, Paul Weller, Jamie T, Lana Del Rey and Alex Turner, and discusses his work with the latter for The Last Shadow Puppets.]]>29:43yespodcast,interview,alex,de,shadow,del,miles,puppets,little,last,grace,kane,rey,flames,turner,coup,weller,lana,rascals,sodajerker,deltasonic,shavambacufullEpisode 120 - The CoralThu, 16 Aug 2018 08:03:40 +0000We sit down with James Skelly and Nick Power of The Coral at Liverpool's Parr Street Studios to discuss the writing of their new album Move Through The Dawn. In addition to reflecting on tuneful new offerings like 'She's A Runaway', 'Eyes Like Pearls' and 'Strangers In The Hollow', the pair remember their mentor Alan Wills and tell the stories behind hits like 'In The Morning', 'Pass It On' and 'Dreaming of You'.]]>We sit down with James Skelly and Nick Power of The Coral at Liverpool's Parr Street Studios to discuss the writing of their new album Move Through The Dawn. In addition to reflecting on tuneful new offerings like 'She's A Runaway', 'Eyes Like Pearls' and 'Strangers In The Hollow', the pair remember their mentor Alan Wills and tell the stories behind hits like 'In The Morning', 'Pass It On' and 'Dreaming of You'.]]>46:37nopodcast,the,of,james,interview,nick,you,morning,power,pass,street,alan,liverpool,coral,wills,parr,dreaming,sodajerker,skelly,deltasonicfullEpisode 119 - BlossomsThu, 02 Aug 2018 08:59:19 +0000Tom Ogden, Joe Donovan and Charlie Salt of Stockport's own Blossoms talk about the writing of their second album Cool Like You, including songs like 'I Can't Stand It', 'Unfaithful', 'There's A Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls)', 'How Long Will This Last' and 'Stranger Still'. The band reflect on the role of synthesisers on this record, how the group dynamic imbues the songs with specific qualities, and their relationship with producer and mentor James Skelly.]]>Tom Ogden, Joe Donovan and Charlie Salt of Stockport's own Blossoms talk about the writing of their second album Cool Like You, including songs like 'I Can't Stand It', 'Unfaithful', 'There's A Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls)', 'How Long Will This Last' and 'Stranger Still'. The band reflect on the role of synthesisers on this record, how the group dynamic imbues the songs with specific qualities, and their relationship with producer and mentor James Skelly.]]>33:59yespodcast,james,interview,cool,you,tom,like,ogden,songwriting,blossoms,stockport,sodajerker,skellyfullEpisode 118 - Fraser T SmithMon, 09 Jul 2018 08:18:31 +0000In this episode, Simon and Brian visit the London studio of Grammy and Ivor Novello-winning songwriter and producer Fraser T Smith. Fraser talks about the writing of songs like 'Set Fire to the Rain' (Adele), 'Break Your Heart' (Taio Cruz) and 'Broken Strings' (James Morrison) and reflects on his collaborative partnerships with the likes of Stormzy, Craig David and Dave. Fraser also describes his approach to learning by studying online and how he strives to make meaningful work that will resonate over time.]]>In this episode, Simon and Brian visit the London studio of Grammy and Ivor Novello-winning songwriter and producer Fraser T Smith. Fraser talks about the writing of songs like 'Set Fire to the Rain' (Adele), 'Break Your Heart' (Taio Cruz) and 'Broken Strings' (James Morrison) and reflects on his collaborative partnerships with the likes of Stormzy, Craig David and Dave. Fraser also describes his approach to learning by studying online and how he strives to make meaningful work that will resonate over time.]]>01:00:13yespodcast,fire,interview,david,craig,dave,smith,cruz,set,fraser,rain,adele,berklee,taio,sodajerker,stormzyfullEpisode 117 - Fran HealyThu, 21 Jun 2018 09:20:08 +0000The delightful Fran Healy of Travis discusses the writing of classic songs like 'Driftwood', 'Writing to Reach You', 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me', 'Turn', 'Sing', 'Side' and 'Flowers in the Window'. In the course of the conversation, Fran reflects on the importance of never having a plan, how he make songs relatable, and his new film Almost Fashionable, a documentary about Travis.]]>The delightful Fran Healy of Travis discusses the writing of classic songs like 'Driftwood', 'Writing to Reach You', 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me', 'Turn', 'Sing', 'Side' and 'Flowers in the Window'. In the course of the conversation, Fran reflects on the importance of never having a plan, how he make songs relatable, and his new film Almost Fashionable, a documentary about Travis.]]>53:36yespodcast,interview,travis,window,man,who,flowers,healy,almost,driftwood,fran,wreckorder,sodajerker,fashionablefullEpisode 116 - Stanley ClarkeMon, 14 May 2018 08:08:42 +0000Bassist and composer Stanley Clarke sits down with Simon and Brian to chat about his work on solo and Return to Forever tracks like 'Lopsy Lu', 'School Days', 'Hello Jeff' and 'The Magician'. Stanley describes his collaborations with the likes of Louis Johnson ('We Supply'), George Duke ('Let's Get Started') and Gregory Hines ('Bassically Taps') and details his approach to film scoring for movies like Passenger 57 and What's Love Got To Do With It.]]>Bassist and composer Stanley Clarke sits down with Simon and Brian to chat about his work on solo and Return to Forever tracks like 'Lopsy Lu', 'School Days', 'Hello Jeff' and 'The Magician'. Stanley describes his collaborations with the likes of Louis Johnson ('We Supply'), George Duke ('Let's Get Started') and Gregory Hines ('Bassically Taps') and details his approach to film scoring for movies like Passenger 57 and What's Love Got To Do With It.]]>43:00nopodcast,film,school,interview,to,george,bass,chick,days,johnson,clarke,return,composer,stanley,louis,gregory,duke,bassist,forever,passenger,hines,57,corea,sodajerkerfullEpisode 115 - Rupert HolmesTue, 17 Apr 2018 08:21:27 +0000Singer-songwriter, composer, arranger, playwright and author Rupert Holmes discusses songs from his lavish new box set Songs That Sound Like Movies: The Complete Epic Recordings from Cherry Red Records. The polymath and raconteur talks Simon and Brian through the writing of classic songs like 'Widescreen', 'Him', 'Timothy', 'Brass Knuckles', 'Studio Musician', 'Terminal', 'Partners in Crime', and of course 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)'. Rupert also describes writing for Barbra Streisand, collaborating with Marvin Hamlisch, and the secret of managing his many projects.]]>Singer-songwriter, composer, arranger, playwright and author Rupert Holmes discusses songs from his lavish new box set Songs That Sound Like Movies: The Complete Epic Recordings from Cherry Red Records. The polymath and raconteur talks Simon and Brian through the writing of classic songs like 'Widescreen', 'Him', 'Timothy', 'Brass Knuckles', 'Studio Musician', 'Terminal', 'Partners in Crime', and of course 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)'. Rupert also describes writing for Barbra Streisand, collaborating with Marvin Hamlisch, and the secret of managing his many projects.]]>01:14:39yespodcast,interview,holmes,terminal,timothy,colada,manilow,him,songwriting,rupert,widescreen,barbra,streisand,hamlisch,pina,sodajerkerfullEpisode 114 - Andrew W.K.Wed, 21 Mar 2018 09:58:23 +0000Andrew W.K. sits down in London with Simon and Brian to talk about his new album You're Not Alone. In this wide-ranging conversation, Andrew describes how his philosophy, his knowledge of music and his instrumental skills inform his approach to writing and recording songs like 'Music Is Worth Living For', 'Party Mindset' and 'You're Not Alone'. The Party God also describes the processes behind some classics from his back catalogue including 'Party Hard' and 'Don't Call Me Andy'.]]>Andrew W.K. sits down in London with Simon and Brian to talk about his new album You're Not Alone. In this wide-ranging conversation, Andrew describes how his philosophy, his knowledge of music and his instrumental skills inform his approach to writing and recording songs like 'Music Is Worth Living For', 'Party Mindset' and 'You're Not Alone'. The Party God also describes the processes behind some classics from his back catalogue including 'Party Hard' and 'Don't Call Me Andy'.]]>50:42nopodcast,interview,party,philosophy,not,andrew,motivation,alone,youre,wk,sodajerkerfullEpisode 113 - Nell BrydenTue, 27 Feb 2018 08:27:43 +0000Singer-songwriter Nell Bryden describes the writing of her recent album Bloom including the songs 'Thought I Was Meant For You', 'Barcelona's Gone' and 'Dared the World and Won'. From the back catalogue, we also go in-depth on 'Sirens', 'Buildings and Treetops' and 'Wayfarer' while Nell reflects on confessional writing styles, using unfamiliar instruments, and the power of prose.]]>Singer-songwriter Nell Bryden describes the writing of her recent album Bloom including the songs 'Thought I Was Meant For You', 'Barcelona's Gone' and 'Dared the World and Won'. From the back catalogue, we also go in-depth on 'Sirens', 'Buildings and Treetops' and 'Wayfarer' while Nell reflects on confessional writing styles, using unfamiliar instruments, and the power of prose.]]>49:07nopodcast,interview,bloom,songwriting,sirens,nell,wayfarer,bryden,sodajerkerfullEpisode 112 - Charlie DoreFri, 09 Feb 2018 08:57:14 +0000The brilliant Charlie Dore sits down with Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of her most recent album, Dark Matter. Charlie also talks in detail about her classic hit 'Pilot of the Airwaves', working on TV's Rainbow, co-writing songs like 'Ain't No Doubt' (Jimmy Nail), 'Rain, Tax (It's Inevitable)' (Céline Dion), and 'Strut' (Sheena Easton), and her time spent in the company of friends and colleagues like Eric Idle, George Harrison and Harry Nilsson.]]>The brilliant Charlie Dore sits down with Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of her most recent album, Dark Matter. Charlie also talks in detail about her classic hit 'Pilot of the Airwaves', working on TV's Rainbow, co-writing songs like 'Ain't No Doubt' (Jimmy Nail), 'Rain, Tax (It's Inevitable)' (Céline Dion), and 'Strut' (Sheena Easton), and her time spent in the company of friends and colleagues like Eric Idle, George Harrison and Harry Nilsson.]]>56:02yespodcast,interview,jimmy,no,eric,pilot,george,dark,celine,dion,aint,harry,harrison,matter,nail,easton,charlie,doubt,idle,rainbow,dore,airwaves,sheena,strut,nilsson,sodajerkerfullEpisode 111 - Rita WilsonMon, 08 Jan 2018 09:08:37 +0000To kick off 2018, Simon and Brian sit down with actress and singer-songwriter Rita Wilson to talk about her journey into songwriting, her recent eponymous album, collaborations with a range of world-class writers both in LA and Nashville, and her live music series: Liner Notes: Songwriters, Stories and Music with Rita Wilson and Friends.]]>To kick off 2018, Simon and Brian sit down with actress and singer-songwriter Rita Wilson to talk about her journey into songwriting, her recent eponymous album, collaborations with a range of world-class writers both in LA and Nashville, and her live music series: Liner Notes: Songwriters, Stories and Music with Rita Wilson and Friends.]]>40:36nopodcast,interview,notes,nashville,tom,wilson,liner,hanks,rita,songwriting,sodajerkerfullEpisode 110 - Noel GallagherWed, 20 Dec 2017 08:23:37 +0000This special episode features a sit down with legendary British songwriter Noel Gallagher who talks about his approach to writing the new High Flying Birds album Who Built The Moon? as well as classic Oasis songs like 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' and 'Don't Look Back in Anger'. In describing his work, Noel likens the discipline of songwriting to fishing, and, in that way only he can, expresses his distaste for artists who rely on songwriting teams.]]>This special episode features a sit down with legendary British songwriter Noel Gallagher who talks about his approach to writing the new High Flying Birds album Who Built The Moon? as well as classic Oasis songs like 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' and 'Don't Look Back in Anger'. In describing his work, Noel likens the discipline of songwriting to fishing, and, in that way only he can, expresses his distaste for artists who rely on songwriting teams.]]>39:07yespodcast,interview,anger,high,liam,flying,birds,moon,oasis,noel,gallagher,songwriting,built,sodajerkerfullEpisode 109 - Naughty BoyFri, 15 Dec 2017 09:38:14 +0000In this episode, Simon and Brian visit the Ealing studios of celebrated UK producer and songwriter Naughty Boy (aka Shahid Khan) for a chat about the writing and production behind songs like 'Diamond Rings', 'Clown', 'Wonder', 'La La La' and 'Runnin' (Lose it All)'. Naughty Boy also talks about his long-standing writing partnership with Emeli Sandé, working with other luminaries like Beyoncé, and completing his next album.]]>In this episode, Simon and Brian visit the Ealing studios of celebrated UK producer and songwriter Naughty Boy (aka Shahid Khan) for a chat about the writing and production behind songs like 'Diamond Rings', 'Clown', 'Wonder', 'La La La' and 'Runnin' (Lose it All)'. Naughty Boy also talks about his long-standing writing partnership with Emeli Sandé, working with other luminaries like Beyoncé, and completing his next album.]]>36:29yespodcast,interview,diamond,beyonce,boy,rings,wonder,songwriting,naughty,sande,runnin,sodajerker,emelifullEpisode 108 - Emeli SandéTue, 28 Nov 2017 09:16:18 +0000We sit down with Emeli Sandé in her London studio to talk about her excellent new EP Kingdom Coming and a host of classic songs from throughout her career, including 'Clown', 'Heaven', 'Diamond Rings', 'Read All About It, Pt III', 'Hurts' and the transcendent smash 'Next To Me'. Emeli also talks about her songwriting collaborations with artists like Naughty Boy and Alicia Keys.]]>We sit down with Emeli Sandé in her London studio to talk about her excellent new EP Kingdom Coming and a host of classic songs from throughout her career, including 'Clown', 'Heaven', 'Diamond Rings', 'Read All About It, Pt III', 'Hurts' and the transcendent smash 'Next To Me'. Emeli also talks about her songwriting collaborations with artists like Naughty Boy and Alicia Keys.]]>43:28yespodcast,interview,to,coming,heaven,kingdom,diamond,me,next,rings,read,clown,songwriting,sande,hurts,sodajerker,emelifullEpisode 107 - Jake BuggThu, 16 Nov 2017 09:09:58 +0000Singer-songwriter Jake Bugg joins Simon and Brian in London to talk about the writing of his new record Hearts That Strain and songs from throughout his career to date, including: 'How Soon The Dawn', 'Waiting', 'Southern Rain', 'The Man On Stage', 'Two Fingers', 'Slumville Sunrise' and 'Gimme The Love'. Jake also reflects on the co-writing process and his time working with people like Brendan Benson, Mike Crossey and Rick Rubin.]]>Singer-songwriter Jake Bugg joins Simon and Brian in London to talk about the writing of his new record Hearts That Strain and songs from throughout his career to date, including: 'How Soon The Dawn', 'Waiting', 'Southern Rain', 'The Man On Stage', 'Two Fingers', 'Slumville Sunrise' and 'Gimme The Love'. Jake also reflects on the co-writing process and his time working with people like Brendan Benson, Mike Crossey and Rick Rubin.]]>39:26nopodcast,interview,mike,jake,how,southern,two,man,dawn,soon,strain,lightning,hearts,bolt,fingers,rick,benson,rubin,brendan,stage,waiting,rain,songwriting,bugg,sodajerker,crosseyfullEpisode 106 - Yusuf / Cat StevensMon, 30 Oct 2017 09:37:43 +0000In this special episode, Yusuf aka Cat Stevens meets with Simon and Brian in London for a chat about the writing of his new record The Laughing Apple and classic songs from his back catalogue. Songs discussed include: 'Matthew & Son', 'The First Cut Is The Deepest', 'Wild World', 'Father and Son', 'Moonshadow', '(Remember The Days Of The) Old Schoolyard', 'Heaven/Where True Love Goes' and 'Mighty Peace'.]]>In this special episode, Yusuf aka Cat Stevens meets with Simon and Brian in London for a chat about the writing of his new record The Laughing Apple and classic songs from his back catalogue. Songs discussed include: 'Matthew & Son', 'The First Cut Is The Deepest', 'Wild World', 'Father and Son', 'Moonshadow', '(Remember The Days Of The) Old Schoolyard', 'Heaven/Where True Love Goes' and 'Mighty Peace'.]]>41:04nopodcast,interview,first,islam,world,son,father,wild,apple,cat,cut,matthew,stevens,laughing,songwriting,yusuf,sodajerker,deepest,moonshadowfullEpisode 105 - Gary NumanTue, 10 Oct 2017 08:10:27 +0000In this episode, Gary Numan joins Sodajerker in Liverpool for a conversation about the writing of his latest album Savage: Songs from a Broken World including 'My Name is Ruin' and 'Ghost Nation'. Gary also explains his precise approach to lyric writing, why he couldn't care less about analogue versus digital, and the stories behind classics like 'Listen to the Sirens', 'Are 'Friends' Electric?' and 'Cars'.]]>In this episode, Gary Numan joins Sodajerker in Liverpool for a conversation about the writing of his latest album Savage: Songs from a Broken World including 'My Name is Ruin' and 'Ghost Nation'. Gary also explains his precise approach to lyric writing, why he couldn't care less about analogue versus digital, and the stories behind classics like 'Listen to the Sirens', 'Are 'Friends' Electric?' and 'Cars'.]]>44:10yespodcast,interview,gary,cars,electric,liverpool,splinter,savage,ruin,sirens,numan,synth,sodajerkerfullEpisode 104 - SparksTue, 12 Sep 2017 09:11:11 +0000Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks sit down with Simon and Brian in London to discuss the writing of their terrific new album Hippopotamus. The brothers describe the processes behind the music and lyrics of songs like 'What The Hell Is It This Time?', 'Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me)' and 'Missionary Position' alongside classics from their catalogue like 'My Baby's Taking Me Home', 'When Do I Get To Sing 'My Way'' and 'This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us'.]]>Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks sit down with Simon and Brian in London to discuss the writing of their terrific new album Hippopotamus. The brothers describe the processes behind the music and lyrics of songs like 'What The Hell Is It This Time?', 'Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me)' and 'Missionary Position' alongside classics from their catalogue like 'My Baby's Taking Me Home', 'When Do I Get To Sing 'My Way'' and 'This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us'.]]>51:50nopodcast,interview,this,my,russell,ron,town,way,sparks,songwriting,hippopotamus,sodajerker,maelfullEpisode 103 - Colin HayThu, 31 Aug 2017 11:56:41 +0000Multi-talented singer-songwriter and former Men At Work frontman Colin Hay talks with Simon and Brian about the writing of his excellent recent album Fierce Mercy. During the episode, Colin reflects on his writing partnership with Michael Giorgiades and tells the stories behind a cornucopia of stunning songs from his back catalogue like 'Down Under', 'Who Can It Be Now?', 'Overkill', 'Waiting For My Real Life To Begin', 'Oh California', 'Send Somebody' and 'If I Had Been A Better Man'.]]>Multi-talented singer-songwriter and former Men At Work frontman Colin Hay talks with Simon and Brian about the writing of his excellent recent album Fierce Mercy. During the episode, Colin reflects on his writing partnership with Michael Giorgiades and tells the stories behind a cornucopia of stunning songs from his back catalogue like 'Down Under', 'Who Can It Be Now?', 'Overkill', 'Waiting For My Real Life To Begin', 'Oh California', 'Send Somebody' and 'If I Had Been A Better Man'.]]>47:38yespodcast,real,interview,work,life,men,michael,at,colin,down,fierce,waiting,mercy,under,hay,songwriting,overkill,sodajerker,giorgiadesfullEpisode 102 - Imelda MayMon, 14 Aug 2017 07:39:42 +0000Singer-songwriter Imelda May sits down with Simon and Brian in Liverpool for a chat about the writing of her recent album Life Love Flesh Blood including songs like 'Black Tears', 'Should've Been You', 'Leave Me Lonely' and 'The Girl I Used To Be'. Imelda also talks about her collaboration with producer T Bone Burnett, co-writing in Nashville, and songs from previous albums like 'Mayhem' and 'It's Good To Be Alive'.]]>Singer-songwriter Imelda May sits down with Simon and Brian in Liverpool for a chat about the writing of her recent album Life Love Flesh Blood including songs like 'Black Tears', 'Should've Been You', 'Leave Me Lonely' and 'The Girl I Used To Be'. Imelda also talks about her collaboration with producer T Bone Burnett, co-writing in Nashville, and songs from previous albums like 'Mayhem' and 'It's Good To Be Alive'.]]>40:38yespodcast,love,interview,life,blood,may,flesh,songwriting,burnett,imelda,sodajerker102fullSodajerkerEpisode 101 - Declan McKennaWed, 19 Jul 2017 21:12:00 +0000Rising star Declan McKenna talks to Sodajerker about the writing of his fantastic debut album, What Do You Think About The Car?, including the songs 'Humongous', 'Isombard', 'Paracetamol' and 'Brazil'. Declan also reflects on the process of being socially and politically aware in his music.]]>Rising star Declan McKenna talks to Sodajerker about the writing of his fantastic debut album, What Do You Think About The Car?, including the songs 'Humongous', 'Isombard', 'Paracetamol' and 'Brazil'. Declan also reflects on the process of being socially and politically aware in his music.]]>36:03nopodcast,interview,brazil,songwriting,mckenna,declan,humongous,sodajerker,paracetamol,isombardEpisode 100 - Special Bonus Q&AThu, 22 Jun 2017 16:06:03 +0000In this special bonus episode, Simon and Brian answer your questions about the podcast and share some stories and insights from behind the scenes of the show.]]>In this special bonus episode, Simon and Brian answer your questions about the podcast and share some stories and insights from behind the scenes of the show.]]>01:03:46yespodcast,liverpool,qa,bonus,songwriting,sodajerkerEpisode 100 - Jason IsbellFri, 16 Jun 2017 09:38:34 +0000Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Jason Isbell joins Simon and Brian in London to mark the milestone of the 100th Sodajerker podcast. Jason talks about the writing of his incredible new record, The Nashville Sound, classic songs from his solo and Drive-By Truckers periods, how TV's Hoarders impacted upon the new album, and the songwriting significance of the humble weed vape.]]>Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Jason Isbell joins Simon and Brian in London to mark the milestone of the 100th Sodajerker podcast. Jason talks about the writing of his incredible new record, The Nashville Sound, classic songs from his solo and Drive-By Truckers periods, how TV's Hoarders impacted upon the new album, and the songwriting significance of the humble weed vape.]]>59:02yespodcast,jason,interview,sound,nashville,day,decoration,truckers,songwriting,driveby,isbell,sodajerkerEpisode 99 - Jack SavorettiMon, 15 May 2017 08:12:37 +0000Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti sits down in Liverpool with Simon and Brian to talk about songs from his career to date and his most recent album, Sleep No More, including 'Catapult', 'Not Worthy', 'When We Were Lovers' and 'Deep Waters'. Jack reflects on the collaborative process, why 'demo' is a dirty word, and how his cultural heritage has influenced his songwriting.]]>Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti sits down in Liverpool with Simon and Brian to talk about songs from his career to date and his most recent album, Sleep No More, including 'Catapult', 'Not Worthy', 'When We Were Lovers' and 'Deep Waters'. Jack reflects on the collaborative process, why 'demo' is a dirty word, and how his cultural heritage has influenced his songwriting.]]>32:56nopodcast,interview,jack,no,more,liverpool,sleep,songwriting,catapult,sodajerker,savorettiEpisode 98 - Robbie RobertsonTue, 11 Apr 2017 09:20:20 +0000Following the publication of his fascinating memoir Testimony,Robbie Robertson joins Simon and Brian to talk about his songwriting process across a range of projects, from his early work with Ronnie Hawkins, to classic songs for The Band like 'The Weight', 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' and 'Ophelia'. Robbie also describes creative collaborations with Martin Scorsese and Eric Clapton ('It's In The Way That You Use It') and details the processes behind solo tracks like 'Somewhere Down the Crazy River' and 'This is Where I Get Off'.]]>Following the publication of his fascinating memoir Testimony,Robbie Robertson joins Simon and Brian to talk about his songwriting process across a range of projects, from his early work with Ronnie Hawkins, to classic songs for The Band like 'The Weight', 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' and 'Ophelia'. Robbie also describes creative collaborations with Martin Scorsese and Eric Clapton ('It's In The Way That You Use It') and details the processes behind solo tracks like 'Somewhere Down the Crazy River' and 'This is Where I Get Off'.]]>01:05:48nopodcast,river,interview,crazy,band,robbie,weight,robertson,dixie,testimony,songwriting,scorsese,clapton,ophelia,sodajerkerEpisode 97 - Tom OdellThu, 22 Dec 2016 08:47:00 +0000Singer-songwriter Tom Odell joins us to discuss the writing of songs like 'Another Love', 'Hold Me', 'Wrong Crowd', 'Silhouette' and 'Somehow'. Tom talks about a range of strategies including writing on planes, co-writing with hitmakers like Rick Nowels and Eg White, and using pop's conventional limitations to your advantage.]]>Singer-songwriter Tom Odell joins us to discuss the writing of songs like 'Another Love', 'Hold Me', 'Wrong Crowd', 'Silhouette' and 'Somehow'. Tom talks about a range of strategies including writing on planes, co-writing with hitmakers like Rick Nowels and Eg White, and using pop's conventional limitations to your advantage.]]>32:23yespodcast,love,interview,tom,white,wrong,eg,rick,crowd,another,silhouette,songwriting,odell,somehow,sodajerker,nowelsEpisode 96 - Robyn HitchcockFri, 09 Dec 2016 10:04:56 +0000In this episode, Robyn Hitchcock shares insights into his decades-old relationship with songwriting. Reflecting on the creative process behind such titles as 'Do Policemen Sing?', 'I Often Dream of Trains', 'My Wife and My Dead Wife', 'Balloon Man', 'Strawberries Dress' and 'Trouble in Your Blood', Robyn unpicks an array of Hitchcockian classics in his own inimitable style.]]>In this episode, Robyn Hitchcock shares insights into his decades-old relationship with songwriting. Reflecting on the creative process behind such titles as 'Do Policemen Sing?', 'I Often Dream of Trains', 'My Wife and My Dead Wife', 'Balloon Man', 'Strawberries Dress' and 'Trouble in Your Blood', Robyn unpicks an array of Hitchcockian classics in his own inimitable style.]]>49:33yespodcast,interview,trains,dream,swift,boys,soft,robyn,hitchcock,emma,songwriting,egyptians,sodajerker,troublebloodEpisode 95 - Kevin GodleyWed, 09 Nov 2016 10:02:22 +0000On the occasion of our 5th podcasting anniversary, songwriter, drummer, music video director and artist Kevin Godley joins us to talk about songs from the 10cc and Godley & Creme catalogues. During this in-depth chat, Kevin reflects on the creative process behind classics like 'Iceberg', 'Donna', 'Rubber Bullets', 'The Dean and I', 'Somewhere in Hollywood', 'An Englishman in New York', 'Snack Attack', 'Under Your Thumb', 'Cry' and more.]]>On the occasion of our 5th podcasting anniversary, songwriter, drummer, music video director and artist Kevin Godley joins us to talk about songs from the 10cc and Godley & Creme catalogues. During this in-depth chat, Kevin reflects on the creative process behind classics like 'Iceberg', 'Donna', 'Rubber Bullets', 'The Dean and I', 'Somewhere in Hollywood', 'An Englishman in New York', 'Snack Attack', 'Under Your Thumb', 'Cry' and more.]]>01:03:13yespodcast,interview,kevin,dean,attack,snack,creme,cry,donna,under,iceberg,thumb,songwriting,10cc,sodajerker,godleyEpisode 94 - Teddy Thompson and Kelly JonesMon, 03 Oct 2016 09:21:38 +0000Teddy Thompson and Kelly Jones talk about the writing of their excellent album Little Windows as well as tracks from their solo catalogues like 'Love Her for That', 'I Should Get Up', 'In My Arms', 'The One I Can't Have' and 'There Goes My Baby'. The pair also speak about collaborating with their co-writing partner Bill DeMain, and producer (and former Sodajerker guest) Mike Viola.]]>Teddy Thompson and Kelly Jones talk about the writing of their excellent album Little Windows as well as tracks from their solo catalogues like 'Love Her for That', 'I Should Get Up', 'In My Arms', 'The One I Can't Have' and 'There Goes My Baby'. The pair also speak about collaborating with their co-writing partner Bill DeMain, and producer (and former Sodajerker guest) Mike Viola.]]>41:17yespodcast,interview,mike,kelly,windows,jones,thompson,bill,little,teddy,songwriting,viola,shebang,sodajerker,demainEpisode 93 - Neil HannonThu, 08 Sep 2016 08:47:35 +0000Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy sits down in London with Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of his fantastic new album Foreverland and older classics from his catalogue like 'At The Indie Disco', 'Our Mutual Friend', 'A Lady of a Certain Age' and 'National Express'. Neil also reflects on his love for vintage synthesisers and his work on projects such as The Duckworth Lewis Method and TV's Father Ted.]]>Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy sits down in London with Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of his fantastic new album Foreverland and older classics from his catalogue like 'At The Indie Disco', 'Our Mutual Friend', 'A Lady of a Certain Age' and 'National Express'. Neil also reflects on his love for vintage synthesisers and his work on projects such as The Duckworth Lewis Method and TV's Father Ted.]]>55:41yespodcast,interview,lewis,comedy,age,indie,father,national,neil,ted,lady,method,express,disco,divine,songwriting,certain,duckworth,hannon,sodajerker,foreverlandEpisode 92 - Field MusicThu, 18 Aug 2016 12:22:52 +0000Peter and David Brewis of Field Music chat with Sodajerker about the creative process behind their critically acclaimed album Commontime and songs from their back catalogue. In addition to describing the writing of 'Disappointed', 'The Noisy Days Are Over', 'Luck Is A Fine Thing' and 'Let's Write a Book', the brothers also discuss the time that the late Prince Rogers Nelson acknowledged their music on Twitter.]]>Peter and David Brewis of Field Music chat with Sodajerker about the creative process behind their critically acclaimed album Commontime and songs from their back catalogue. In addition to describing the writing of 'Disappointed', 'The Noisy Days Are Over', 'Luck Is A Fine Thing' and 'Let's Write a Book', the brothers also discuss the time that the late Prince Rogers Nelson acknowledged their music on Twitter.]]>47:21nopodcast,interview,music,david,peter,prince,field,songwriting,disappointed,sodajerker,commontime,brewisEpisode 91 - The LumineersMon, 18 Jul 2016 10:17:36 +0000Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers discuss the writing of their stunning album Cleopatra, including songs like 'Ophelia', 'In the Light', 'Angela' and 'Gun Song'. The guys also detail their approach to penning the worldwide smash 'Ho Hey' and their work on 'The Hanging Tree' for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, as performed by Jennifer Lawrence.]]>Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers discuss the writing of their stunning album Cleopatra, including songs like 'Ophelia', 'In the Light', 'Angela' and 'Gun Song'. The guys also detail their approach to penning the worldwide smash 'Ho Hey' and their work on 'The Hanging Tree' for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, as performed by Jennifer Lawrence.]]>39:42yespodcast,interview,games,hunger,angela,ho,wesley,jeremiah,hey,cleopatra,songwriting,schultz,ophelia,sodajerker,lumineers,fraites,neyla,pekarekEpisode 90 - Alicia KeysTue, 05 Jul 2016 10:45:35 +0000Multi Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys sits down in London with Simon and Brian to discuss her new single 'In Common', her forthcoming sixth studio album, and her songwriting on a range of hits including 'Fallin'', 'A Woman's Worth', 'If I Ain't Got You', 'Put It In A Love Song', 'Empire State of Mind' and 'Girl On Fire.' Alicia also describes her relationship with the late, great, Whitney Houston, and the circumstances that led to her co-writing the singer's final hit, 'Million Dollar Bill.']]>Multi Grammy Award-winning artist Alicia Keys sits down in London with Simon and Brian to discuss her new single 'In Common', her forthcoming sixth studio album, and her songwriting on a range of hits including 'Fallin'', 'A Woman's Worth', 'If I Ain't Got You', 'Put It In A Love Song', 'Empire State of Mind' and 'Girl On Fire.' Alicia also describes her relationship with the late, great, Whitney Houston, and the circumstances that led to her co-writing the singer's final hit, 'Million Dollar Bill.']]>40:36yespodcast,fire,interview,empire,common,bill,girl,alicia,piano,dollar,million,keys,songwriting,sodajerkerEpisode 89 - Dan Gillespie SellsTue, 21 Jun 2016 11:20:30 +0000As principal songwriter and frontman for The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells has enjoyed a wide-ranging musical career. In this interview, Dan talks about the writing of The Feeling's recent eponymous album, and revisits his process on a number of classic hits by the band, such as 'Fill My Little World', 'Love It When You Call', 'Never Be Lonely', 'Join With Us', 'Blue Murder' and 'Rosé'. Dan also updates us on his progress with his forthcoming musical, Everybody's Talking About Jamie.]]>As principal songwriter and frontman for The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells has enjoyed a wide-ranging musical career. In this interview, Dan talks about the writing of The Feeling's recent eponymous album, and revisits his process on a number of classic hits by the band, such as 'Fill My Little World', 'Love It When You Call', 'Never Be Lonely', 'Join With Us', 'Blue Murder' and 'Rosé'. Dan also updates us on his progress with his forthcoming musical, Everybody's Talking About Jamie.]]>53:38yespodcast,dan,love,the,interview,call,world,musical,lonely,everybody,gillespie,jamie,never,sells,fill,feeling,sodajerkerEpisode 88 - Paul SimonThu, 26 May 2016 10:47:39 +0000In this special episode, we meet with Paul Simon to talk about his stunning new album Stranger to Stranger and the writing processes behind songs like 'Wristband', 'Street Angel', 'In A Parade', 'The Riverbank' and 'Cool Papa Bell'. In this interview, the legendary singer-songwriter reveals a profound curiosity for musical experimentation that goes some way to explaining both his incredible influence in popular music, and his timeless catalogue.]]>In this special episode, we meet with Paul Simon to talk about his stunning new album Stranger to Stranger and the writing processes behind songs like 'Wristband', 'Street Angel', 'In A Parade', 'The Riverbank' and 'Cool Papa Bell'. In this interview, the legendary singer-songwriter reveals a profound curiosity for musical experimentation that goes some way to explaining both his incredible influence in popular music, and his timeless catalogue.]]>42:28yespodcast,paul,interview,simon,stranger,songwriting,garfunkel,graceland,wristband,sodajerkerEpisode 87 - Beth Nielsen ChapmanThu, 12 May 2016 08:37:24 +0000Sodajerker are joined by Nashville great Beth Nielsen Chapman to talk about her approach to songwriting and creativity, and what it's like to collaborate with artists like Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond and Elton John. Beth also tells the stories behind her classic country hits 'This Kiss' (Faith Hill), 'Strong Enough to Bend' (Tanya Tucker) and 'Five Minutes' (Lorrie Morgan) and details the writing processes behind beloved solo tracks like 'Life Holds On' and 'Sand and Water'.]]>Sodajerker are joined by Nashville great Beth Nielsen Chapman to talk about her approach to songwriting and creativity, and what it's like to collaborate with artists like Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond and Elton John. Beth also tells the stories behind her classic country hits 'This Kiss' (Faith Hill), 'Strong Enough to Bend' (Tanya Tucker) and 'Five Minutes' (Lorrie Morgan) and details the writing processes behind beloved solo tracks like 'Life Holds On' and 'Sand and Water'.]]>01:02:43nopodcast,john,water,hill,interview,this,nashville,faith,neil,diamond,nelson,chapman,beth,willie,songwriter,elton,kiss,songwriting,sand,nielsen,sodajerkerEpisode 86 - Ben WattThu, 07 Apr 2016 06:57:18 +0000Ben Watt discusses the writing of his new album Fever Dream as well as his work on previous solo albums like Hendra and North Marine Drive. Ben also delves into the songwriting processes behind some classic Everything But The Girl songs, such as 'The Night I Heard Caruso Sing', '25th December' and the smash hit 'Missing'.]]>Ben Watt discusses the writing of his new album Fever Dream as well as his work on previous solo albums like Hendra and North Marine Drive. Ben also delves into the songwriting processes behind some classic Everything But The Girl songs, such as 'The Night I Heard Caruso Sing', '25th December' and the smash hit 'Missing'.]]>53:57nopodcast,the,ben,interview,north,marine,fever,girl,robert,dream,everything,thorn,drive,missing,tracey,caruso,december,wyatt,watt,songwriting,but,hendra,sodajerkerEpisode 85 - Justin CurrieMon, 14 Mar 2016 11:16:48 +0000Justin Currie talks about the writing of Del Amitri songs like 'Always The Last To Know', 'Roll To Me', 'Driving With The Brakes On' and 'Nothing Ever Happens', as well as a range of songs from his three excellent solo albums. Justin also explains how he captures his ideas, the mental state required for good songwriting, and why you won't find him on a songwriting weekend or co-writing with boy bands.]]>Justin Currie talks about the writing of Del Amitri songs like 'Always The Last To Know', 'Roll To Me', 'Driving With The Brakes On' and 'Nothing Ever Happens', as well as a range of songs from his three excellent solo albums. Justin also explains how he captures his ideas, the mental state required for good songwriting, and why you won't find him on a songwriting weekend or co-writing with boy bands.]]>56:16yespodcast,interview,justin,to,roll,del,me,last,currie,glasgow,know,always,songwriting,amitri,sodajerkerEpisode 84 - Willy RussellFri, 19 Feb 2016 10:42:33 +0000Celebrated playwright and composer Willy Russell speaks with Sodajerker about his songwriting process for classic musicals such as Blood Brothers, film soundtracks like Dancin' Thru The Dark, and songs for his solo album, Hoovering the Moon. As well as sharing the life stories behind key moments in his work, Willy provides detailed insights into his creative process as a writer, his history as a musician, and his early influences.]]>Celebrated playwright and composer Willy Russell speaks with Sodajerker about his songwriting process for classic musicals such as Blood Brothers, film soundtracks like Dancin' Thru The Dark, and songs for his solo album, Hoovering the Moon. As well as sharing the life stories behind key moments in his work, Willy provides detailed insights into his creative process as a writer, his history as a musician, and his early influences.]]>01:23:25yespodcast,interview,dancing,blood,brothers,dark,russell,moon,valentine,liverpool,playwright,composer,songwriter,rita,shirley,willy,educating,thru,sodajerker,hooveringEpisode 83 - Scroobius PipMon, 18 Jan 2016 09:39:03 +0000Rapper, spoken word artist and podcaster Scroobius Pip chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of such songs as 'Thou Shalt Always Kill', 'The Beat That My Heart Skipped', 'Tommy C' and 'Great Britain', as well as tracks from his latest solo album, Distraction Pieces, including 'The Struggle', 'Try Dying' and 'Soldier Boy (Kill 'Em)'. Pip also provides detailed insights into growing up with a stutter, how it enhanced his skills as a wordsmith, and his plans for the future.]]>Rapper, spoken word artist and podcaster Scroobius Pip chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of such songs as 'Thou Shalt Always Kill', 'The Beat That My Heart Skipped', 'Tommy C' and 'Great Britain', as well as tracks from his latest solo album, Distraction Pieces, including 'The Struggle', 'Try Dying' and 'Soldier Boy (Kill 'Em)'. Pip also provides detailed insights into growing up with a stutter, how it enhanced his skills as a wordsmith, and his plans for the future.]]>01:02:46yespodcast,dan,interview,kill,pieces,le,pip,always,songwriting,sac,distraction,scroobius,thou,shalt,sodajerkerEpisode 82 - Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert LopezMon, 21 Dec 2015 11:02:00 +0000Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez sit down with Sodajerker to talk about their writing process on the Disney smash hit Frozen, as well as a number of other projects. In addition to the stories behind songs like 'Let it Go', 'Do You Want to Build A Snowman?', 'Love Is An Open Door' and 'Fixer Upper', the couple also provide detailed insights into the thinking behind songs from Bobby's Tony Award-winning musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon.]]>Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez sit down with Sodajerker to talk about their writing process on the Disney smash hit Frozen, as well as a number of other projects. In addition to the stories behind songs like 'Let it Go', 'Do You Want to Build A Snowman?', 'Love Is An Open Door' and 'Fixer Upper', the couple also provide detailed insights into the thinking behind songs from Bobby's Tony Award-winning musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon.]]>01:02:22yespodcast,of,interview,disney,anderson,it,book,go,lopez,robert,mormon,let,bobby,kristen,q,frozen,avenue,songwriting,menzel,sodajerker,idinaEpisode 81 - Joe JacksonThu, 03 Dec 2015 19:27:25 +0000Joe Jackson chats with Sodajerker about his latest album Fast Forward and the writing of classic songs from his catalogue like 'Is She Really Going Out With Him?', 'It's Different for Girls', 'Steppin' Out', and 'Be My Number Two'. Joe also reflects on his early career, his work on film scores alongside directors like Francis Ford Coppola, and why not every song needs an origin story.]]>Joe Jackson chats with Sodajerker about his latest album Fast Forward and the writing of classic songs from his catalogue like 'Is She Really Going Out With Him?', 'It's Different for Girls', 'Steppin' Out', and 'Be My Number Two'. Joe also reflects on his early career, his work on film scores alongside directors like Francis Ford Coppola, and why not every song needs an origin story.]]>44:45yespodcast,interview,jackson,joe,out,fast,liverpool,forward,coppola,francis,songwriting,steppin,sodajerkerEpisode 80 - Marcus MillerMon, 02 Nov 2015 13:54:55 +0000Bassist, composer and superproducer Marcus Miller sits down with Simon and Brian in Liverpool to discuss his latest album Afrodeezia and his collaborative partnerships with renowned artists like Miles Davis, Luther Vandross and David Sanborn. In addition to describing the writing process behind tracks like 'Instant Love' (Cheryl Lynn), 'Jump to It' (Aretha Franklin), 'You're the Sweetest One' (Luther Vandross), 'Run for Cover' (David Sanborn) and 'Tutu' (Miles Davis), Marcus also talks about his early career as a session musician, his melodic approach to the bass, and key tracks from his solo career, such as 'The Only Reason I Live', 'Bruce Lee' and 'Blast!']]>Bassist, composer and superproducer Marcus Miller sits down with Simon and Brian in Liverpool to discuss his latest album Afrodeezia and his collaborative partnerships with renowned artists like Miles Davis, Luther Vandross and David Sanborn. In addition to describing the writing process behind tracks like 'Instant Love' (Cheryl Lynn), 'Jump to It' (Aretha Franklin), 'You're the Sweetest One' (Luther Vandross), 'Run for Cover' (David Sanborn) and 'Tutu' (Miles Davis), Marcus also talks about his early career as a session musician, his melodic approach to the bass, and key tracks from his solo career, such as 'The Only Reason I Live', 'Bruce Lee' and 'Blast!']]>49:44nopodcast,miller,interview,davis,david,bass,jazz,bruce,lee,miles,liverpool,luther,aretha,marcus,songwriting,sanborn,vandross,suddenly,sodajerker,afrodeeziaEpisode 79 - John GrantFri, 09 Oct 2015 08:26:32 +0000Celebrating the release of his new album, Grey Tickles, Black Pressure, John Grant chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of songs like 'Snug Slacks', 'Voodoo Doll' and 'Disappointing'. In addition to describing his love for horror film scores, synthesisers, and languages, John also talks about his songwriting process on tracks like 'Pale Green Ghosts', 'Black Belt', 'Marz' and 'Chicken Bones'.]]>Celebrating the release of his new album, Grey Tickles, Black Pressure, John Grant chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of songs like 'Snug Slacks', 'Voodoo Doll' and 'Disappointing'. In addition to describing his love for horror film scores, synthesisers, and languages, John also talks about his songwriting process on tracks like 'Pale Green Ghosts', 'Black Belt', 'Marz' and 'Chicken Bones'.]]>48:02yespodcast,john,black,interview,horror,carpenter,green,ghosts,grant,grey,voodoo,colorado,pressure,abba,snug,languages,pale,songwriting,iceland,disappointing,belt,marz,czars,sodajerker,synthesisers,ticklesEpisode 78 - Nick HeywardThu, 24 Sep 2015 07:28:04 +0000Singer-songwriter Nick Heyward discusses the writing processes behind songs for Haircut One Hundred and his solo career, including 'Love Plus One', 'Fantastic Day', 'Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)', 'Love's Got Me In Triangles', 'Whistle Down the Wind', 'Blue Hat for a Blue Day' and 'Kite'. Nick also talks about the recording of a brand new album that he has undertaken in Key West, Florida.]]>Singer-songwriter Nick Heyward discusses the writing processes behind songs for Haircut One Hundred and his solo career, including 'Love Plus One', 'Fantastic Day', 'Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)', 'Love's Got Me In Triangles', 'Whistle Down the Wind', 'Blue Hat for a Blue Day' and 'Kite'. Nick also talks about the recording of a brand new album that he has undertaken in Key West, Florida.]]>46:46yespodcast,love,interview,nick,one,west,hat,day,blue,florida,fantastic,key,haircut,plus,kite,songwriting,shirts,hundred,favourite,heyward,sodajerkerEpisode 77 - Lamont DozierThu, 03 Sep 2015 07:04:13 +0000Motown legend Lamont Dozier sits down with Simon and Brian in Liverpool to discuss the writing of songs like 'Where Did Our Love Go', 'Baby Love', 'Stop! In The Name of Love', 'You Can't Hurry Love' (The Supremes); 'Heatwave', 'Nowhere to Run', 'Jimmy Mack' (Martha Reeves & The Vandellas); 'Baby I Need Your Loving', 'I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)', 'It's the Same Old Song', 'Reach Out, I'll Be There', 'Bernadette' (The Four Tops); as well as solo tracks like 'Fish Ain't Bitin'', 'Going Back to My Roots' and the Phil Collins smash 'Two Hearts'.]]>Motown legend Lamont Dozier sits down with Simon and Brian in Liverpool to discuss the writing of songs like 'Where Did Our Love Go', 'Baby Love', 'Stop! In The Name of Love', 'You Can't Hurry Love' (The Supremes); 'Heatwave', 'Nowhere to Run', 'Jimmy Mack' (Martha Reeves & The Vandellas); 'Baby I Need Your Loving', 'I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)', 'It's the Same Old Song', 'Reach Out, I'll Be There', 'Bernadette' (The Four Tops); as well as solo tracks like 'Fish Ain't Bitin'', 'Going Back to My Roots' and the Phil Collins smash 'Two Hearts'.]]>01:00:55yespodcast,interview,mack,jimmy,going,back,two,four,holland,phil,collins,liverpool,roots,hearts,martha,tops,motown,heatwave,lamont,supremes,sodajerker,vandellas,dozierEpisode 76 - The Bacon BrothersMon, 17 Aug 2015 07:22:25 +0000Actor/musician Kevin Bacon and composer Michael Bacon, aka The Bacon Brothers, sit down with Sodajerker to discuss the songwriting techniques behind songs like 'Hookers and Blow', 'Only A Good Woman', 'July Away', 'Ten Years in Mexico', 'New Year's Day', 'Guess Again', 'Unhappy Birthday', 'She is the Heart' and 'Go My Way (The iPod Song)'. In addition to the stories behind the songs, the brothers describe growing up in Philadelphia, their working relationship, and plans for the future.]]>Actor/musician Kevin Bacon and composer Michael Bacon, aka The Bacon Brothers, sit down with Sodajerker to discuss the songwriting techniques behind songs like 'Hookers and Blow', 'Only A Good Woman', 'July Away', 'Ten Years in Mexico', 'New Year's Day', 'Guess Again', 'Unhappy Birthday', 'She is the Heart' and 'Go My Way (The iPod Song)'. In addition to the stories behind the songs, the brothers describe growing up in Philadelphia, their working relationship, and plans for the future.]]>58:20yespodcast,new,york,interview,kevin,michael,brothers,philadelphia,bros,cents,blow,july,bacon,songwriting,hookers,36,sodajerker,forosocoEpisode 75 - Glen BallardMon, 03 Aug 2015 07:57:30 +0000Songwriter and producer Glen Ballard joins Simon and Brian to discuss the writing of classic songs like ‘What’s On Your Mind’ (George Benson), ‘Dance Electric’ (The Pointer Sisters), ‘Man in the Mirror’ (Michael Jackson), ‘Hold On’ (Wilson Phillips), ‘I Wonder Why’ (Curtis Stigers) and ‘Pink’ (Aerosmith). Marking the 20th anniversary of Jagged Little Pill, Glen also talks in detail about co-writing and producing the landmark Alanis Morissette album, including songs like ‘Ironic’, ‘You Oughta Know’ and ‘Head Over Feet’.]]>Songwriter and producer Glen Ballard joins Simon and Brian to discuss the writing of classic songs like ‘What’s On Your Mind’ (George Benson), ‘Dance Electric’ (The Pointer Sisters), ‘Man in the Mirror’ (Michael Jackson), ‘Hold On’ (Wilson Phillips), ‘I Wonder Why’ (Curtis Stigers) and ‘Pink’ (Aerosmith). Marking the 20th anniversary of Jagged Little Pill, Glen also talks in detail about co-writing and producing the landmark Alanis Morissette album, including songs like ‘Ironic’, ‘You Oughta Know’ and ‘Head Over Feet’.]]>59:43yespodcast,interview,jackson,mirror,michael,curtis,man,little,sisters,glen,pill,wilson,aerosmith,phillips,alanis,songwriting,ballard,morissette,jagged,pointer,ironic,stigers,sodajerkerEpisode 74 - Mike ScottMon, 20 Jul 2015 09:26:14 +0000Mike Scott of The Waterboys talks about the writing of his latest album, Modern Blues, detailing the processes behind songs like 'November Tale' and 'The Girl Who Slept for Scotland'. Mike also speaks in detail about classic Waterboys tunes like 'A Girl Called Johnny', 'All the Things She Gave Me', 'The Whole of the Moon', 'We Will Not Be Lovers' and 'Universal Hall'.]]>Mike Scott of The Waterboys talks about the writing of his latest album, Modern Blues, detailing the processes behind songs like 'November Tale' and 'The Girl Who Slept for Scotland'. Mike also speaks in detail about classic Waterboys tunes like 'A Girl Called Johnny', 'All the Things She Gave Me', 'The Whole of the Moon', 'We Will Not Be Lovers' and 'Universal Hall'.]]>40:30nopodcast,interview,mike,tale,blues,modern,scott,scotland,girl,whole,moon,johnny,november,songwriting,slept,findhorn,waterboys,sodajerkerEpisode 73 - Meshell NdegeocelloMon, 29 Jun 2015 09:41:26 +0000Singer, songwriter and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello shares details about her writing process on such songs as 'If That's Your Boyfriend (He Wasn't Last Night)', 'I'm Diggin' You - Like an Old Soul Record', 'Shopping for Jazz' and 'Conviction'. Meshell talks at length about her recent album Comet, Come to Me, her approach to the bass guitar, and her contributions to classic songs like Chaka Khan's 'Never Miss the Water'.]]>Singer, songwriter and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello shares details about her writing process on such songs as 'If That's Your Boyfriend (He Wasn't Last Night)', 'I'm Diggin' You - Like an Old Soul Record', 'Shopping for Jazz' and 'Conviction'. Meshell talks at length about her recent album Comet, Come to Me, her approach to the bass guitar, and her contributions to classic songs like Chaka Khan's 'Never Miss the Water'.]]>50:41yespodcast,water,interview,bass,jazz,funk,comet,boyfriend,khan,bassist,songwriting,meshell,ndegeocello,chaka,sodajerkerEpisode 72 - Gilbert O'SullivanMon, 08 Jun 2015 09:34:37 +0000Celebrated singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan chats with Simon and Brian about his new album, Latin ala G!, and the songwriting process that has produced such classic songs as 'Nothing Rhymed', 'Clair', 'Alone Again (Naturally)', 'We Will', 'Get Down', 'So What' and 'All They Wanted to Say'. Gilbert talks in detail about his approach to writing melodies and lyrics, and explains how he developed his musical skills in the early days of his career.]]>Celebrated singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan chats with Simon and Brian about his new album, Latin ala G!, and the songwriting process that has produced such classic songs as 'Nothing Rhymed', 'Clair', 'Alone Again (Naturally)', 'We Will', 'Get Down', 'So What' and 'All They Wanted to Say'. Gilbert talks in detail about his approach to writing melodies and lyrics, and explains how he developed his musical skills in the early days of his career.]]>53:42nopodcast,interview,nothing,latin,again,alone,gilbert,naturally,songwriting,clair,osullivan,sodajerker,rhymedEpisode 71 - Stuart MurdochMon, 18 May 2015 09:55:02 +0000Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian joins Simon and Brian for a chat about his songwriting process. Stuart talks about the work behind songs from his latest album, Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance, as well as older classics from the Belle and Sebastian catalogue, such as 'The State I Am In', 'Seeing Other People', 'The Fox in the Snow', 'The Boy with the Arab Strap', 'The Model', 'Step into My Office, Baby' and 'I'm a Cuckoo'. Stuart also talks in detail about the process of writing songs for his musical film, God Help the Girl.]]>Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian joins Simon and Brian for a chat about his songwriting process. Stuart talks about the work behind songs from his latest album, Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance, as well as older classics from the Belle and Sebastian catalogue, such as 'The State I Am In', 'Seeing Other People', 'The Fox in the Snow', 'The Boy with the Arab Strap', 'The Model', 'Step into My Office, Baby' and 'I'm a Cuckoo'. Stuart also talks in detail about the process of writing songs for his musical film, God Help the Girl.]]>57:34nopodcast,interview,girls,dance,help,god,girl,arab,stuart,belle,sebastian,songwriting,strap,murdoch,sodajerker,peacetimeEpisode 70 - Adam DuritzMon, 04 May 2015 09:18:03 +0000As the frontman and principal songwriter for Counting Crows, Adam Duritz has been captivating audiences worldwide for almost 25 years with his literate, melodic and introspective songs. In this special 70th episode of the podcast, Adam sits down with Sodajerker to talk about the writing of the recent Counting Crows album, Somewhere Under Wonderland, and the methods behind classics from their catalogue such as 'Mr Jones', 'Round Here', 'A Long December' and 'Mrs Potter's Lullaby'.]]>As the frontman and principal songwriter for Counting Crows, Adam Duritz has been captivating audiences worldwide for almost 25 years with his literate, melodic and introspective songs. In this special 70th episode of the podcast, Adam sits down with Sodajerker to talk about the writing of the recent Counting Crows album, Somewhere Under Wonderland, and the methods behind classics from their catalogue such as 'Mr Jones', 'Round Here', 'A Long December' and 'Mrs Potter's Lullaby'.]]>59:25yespodcast,interview,jones,long,mr,here,adam,mrs,round,wonderland,somewhere,under,december,potters,songwriting,counting,crows,lullaby,sodajerker,duritzEpisode 69 - Josh RouseMon, 13 Apr 2015 09:48:04 +0000Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of his beautiful new album, The Embers of Time, including songs like 'Some Days I'm Golden All Night', 'Pheasant Feather' and 'New Young'. Josh also talks about working as a songwriter in places as diverse as Nashville and Valencia and the writing processes behind older songs like 'Dressed Up Like Nebraska', '1972', 'Love Vibration', 'Quiet Town', 'Our Love' and 'Julie (Come Out of the Rain)'.]]>Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of his beautiful new album, The Embers of Time, including songs like 'Some Days I'm Golden All Night', 'Pheasant Feather' and 'New Young'. Josh also talks about working as a songwriter in places as diverse as Nashville and Valencia and the writing processes behind older songs like 'Dressed Up Like Nebraska', '1972', 'Love Vibration', 'Quiet Town', 'Our Love' and 'Julie (Come Out of the Rain)'.]]>44:50yespodcast,time,interview,josh,nashville,nebraska,julie,songwriter,rouse,songwriting,1972,valencia,embers,dressed,sodajerkerEpisode 68 - Miranda CooperThu, 19 Mar 2015 10:38:44 +0000Pop mastermind Miranda Cooper of Xenomania talks about her songwriting process and the various techniques used to write hits like 'Round Round' (Sugababes), 'Sound of the Underground', 'Love Machine', 'The Promise' (Girls Aloud), 'Left My Heart in Tokyo' (Mini Viva), 'Love etc.' (Pet Shop Boys) and 'The Boy Does Nothing' (Alesha Dixon). In addition to speaking about her successful writing partnership with Brian Higgins, Miranda also talks in detail about her early career as a dancer, performing as one half of pop duo T-Shirt, and solo as Moonbaby.]]>Pop mastermind Miranda Cooper of Xenomania talks about her songwriting process and the various techniques used to write hits like 'Round Round' (Sugababes), 'Sound of the Underground', 'Love Machine', 'The Promise' (Girls Aloud), 'Left My Heart in Tokyo' (Mini Viva), 'Love etc.' (Pet Shop Boys) and 'The Boy Does Nothing' (Alesha Dixon). In addition to speaking about her successful writing partnership with Brian Higgins, Miranda also talks in detail about her early career as a dancer, performing as one half of pop duo T-Shirt, and solo as Moonbaby.]]>01:12:02yespodcast,interview,girls,sound,underground,brian,cooper,higgins,miranda,round,songwriter,aloud,songwriting,sugababes,sodajerker,xenomania,moonbabyEpisode 67 - Tom RobinsonMon, 16 Feb 2015 11:10:39 +0000Singer-songwriter and broadcaster Tom Robinson talks about his approach to songwriting and the stories behind classics like '2-4-6-8 Motorway', 'Glad to be Gay', 'Bully for You', 'Martin', 'Power in the Darkness' and 'I'm Alright Jack'. Tom also talks in detail about his early life, his experiences co-writing with Elton John and Peter Gabriel, and his plans for a new album.]]>Singer-songwriter and broadcaster Tom Robinson talks about his approach to songwriting and the stories behind classics like '2-4-6-8 Motorway', 'Glad to be Gay', 'Bully for You', 'Martin', 'Power in the Darkness' and 'I'm Alright Jack'. Tom also talks in detail about his early life, his experiences co-writing with Elton John and Peter Gabriel, and his plans for a new album.]]>01:09:48yespodcast,john,interview,6,music,gay,power,fresh,martin,tom,net,be,bbc,peter,broadcaster,robinson,songwriter,gabriel,elton,darkness,songwriting,motorway,glad,sodajerker,2468Episode 66 - Sondre LercheMon, 02 Feb 2015 10:17:59 +0000Norwegian pop powerhouse Sondre Lerche joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing process behind songs like 'You Know So Well', 'Sleep on Needles', 'Two Way Monologue', 'Heartbeat Radio' and 'I Cannot Let You Go'. Sondre also speaks in detail about the influence of Prefab Sprout on his work and the writing of his recent album, Please, including the stunning single 'Bad Law'.]]>Norwegian pop powerhouse Sondre Lerche joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing process behind songs like 'You Know So Well', 'Sleep on Needles', 'Two Way Monologue', 'Heartbeat Radio' and 'I Cannot Let You Go'. Sondre also speaks in detail about the influence of Prefab Sprout on his work and the writing of his recent album, Please, including the stunning single 'Bad Law'.]]>01:04:42yespodcast,radio,interview,law,parks,bad,van,please,paddy,norway,songwriting,aha,sondre,lerche,dyke,heartbeat,monologue,sodajerker,mcaloonEpisode 65 - Dan WilsonWed, 07 Jan 2015 09:28:40 +0000From his days as the frontman of alt-rock band Semisonic to his latter-day career as a solo artist and co-writer of songs for some of the world's biggest artists, Dan Wilson has proven himself to be an extraordinary songwriter. In this episode, Dan chats with Simon and Brian of Sodajerker about the songwriting processes behind 'Secret Smile', 'Closing Time', 'Chemistry', 'One True Love', 'Someone Like You' (Adele), 'Not Ready to Make Nice' (Dixie Chicks) and more. Dan also describes the writing of songs from his recent solo album, the excellent Love Without Fear.]]>From his days as the frontman of alt-rock band Semisonic to his latter-day career as a solo artist and co-writer of songs for some of the world's biggest artists, Dan Wilson has proven himself to be an extraordinary songwriter. In this episode, Dan chats with Simon and Brian of Sodajerker about the songwriting processes behind 'Secret Smile', 'Closing Time', 'Chemistry', 'One True Love', 'Someone Like You' (Adele), 'Not Ready to Make Nice' (Dixie Chicks) and more. Dan also describes the writing of songs from his recent solo album, the excellent Love Without Fear.]]>01:17:57yespodcast,dan,time,love,interview,make,you,ready,secret,fear,chemistry,chicks,not,smile,without,wilson,like,songwriter,nice,dixie,someone,songwriting,adele,closing,semisonic,sodajerker,cowritingEpisode 64 - Jeff DanielsMon, 22 Dec 2014 10:08:09 +0000Actor, singer-songwriter and playwright Jeff Daniels is the guest for this special holiday episode. Jeff joins Simon and Brian to talk about his songwriting process on songs like 'Grandfather's Hat', 'Allen Parkway Inn', 'The Dirty Harry Blues', 'The Michigan in Me' and 'Mile 416'. Jeff also talks in detail about his new album, Days Like These, and the ways in which his acting and writing inform his music.]]>Actor, singer-songwriter and playwright Jeff Daniels is the guest for this special holiday episode. Jeff joins Simon and Brian to talk about his songwriting process on songs like 'Grandfather's Hat', 'Allen Parkway Inn', 'The Dirty Harry Blues', 'The Michigan in Me' and 'Mile 416'. Jeff also talks in detail about his new album, Days Like These, and the ways in which his acting and writing inform his music.]]>59:16nopodcast,speed,interview,blues,theatre,allen,jeff,michigan,days,me,dirty,these,hat,rose,harry,terms,daniels,like,inn,purple,mile,songwriting,sorkin,dumb,cairo,endearment,dumber,looper,416,parkway,newsroom,grandfathers,sodajerkerEpisode 63 - Jeff BarryFri, 28 Nov 2014 09:06:25 +0000Songwriter Jeff Barry chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of his many hits, including 'Tell Laura I Love Her', 'Leader of the Pack', 'Chapel of Love', 'Then He Kissed Me', 'Be My Baby', 'Da Doo Ron Ron', 'Doo Wah Diddy Diddy', 'River Deep - Mountain High', 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)', 'Iko Iko' and 'Sugar Sugar'. Jeff also discusses his work with Brill Building collaborators like Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector.]]>Songwriter Jeff Barry chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of his many hits, including 'Tell Laura I Love Her', 'Leader of the Pack', 'Chapel of Love', 'Then He Kissed Me', 'Be My Baby', 'Da Doo Ron Ron', 'Doo Wah Diddy Diddy', 'River Deep - Mountain High', 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)', 'Iko Iko' and 'Sugar Sugar'. Jeff also discusses his work with Brill Building collaborators like Ellie Greenwich and Phil Spector.]]>58:21nopodcast,love,pack,interview,building,barry,doo,jeff,my,baby,be,phil,ron,sugar,laura,leader,brill,greenwich,songwriting,spector,ellie,chapel,sodajerker,ikoEpisode 62 - Joan ArmatradingThu, 30 Oct 2014 09:45:22 +0000In this episode, Joan Armatrading shares details about her songwriting process and the thinking behind songs like 'Love and Affection', 'Drop the Pilot', 'Like Fire', 'Show Some Emotion', 'Me Myself I', 'I'm Lucky', '(I Love It When You) Call Me Names', 'Kind Words (And A Real Good Heart)', and 'Starlight'.]]>In this episode, Joan Armatrading shares details about her songwriting process and the thinking behind songs like 'Love and Affection', 'Drop the Pilot', 'Like Fire', 'Show Some Emotion', 'Me Myself I', 'I'm Lucky', '(I Love It When You) Call Me Names', 'Kind Words (And A Real Good Heart)', and 'Starlight'.]]>44:29nopodcast,love,interview,pilot,singer,british,songwriter,drop,joan,starlight,songwriting,affection,mbe,sodajerker,armatradingEpisode 61 - KT TunstallTue, 30 Sep 2014 08:37:38 +0000Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall joins Simon and Brian to chat about the writing of songs like 'Black Horse and the Cherry Tree', 'Suddenly I See', 'Uummannaq Song', 'Fade Like a Shadow', 'Difficulty', and songs from her recent album, Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon. KT also talks extensively about her approach to looping sounds using pedals, techniques for developing new ideas, and her plans for the future.]]>Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall joins Simon and Brian to chat about the writing of songs like 'Black Horse and the Cherry Tree', 'Suddenly I See', 'Uummannaq Song', 'Fade Like a Shadow', 'Difficulty', and songs from her recent album, Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon. KT also talks extensively about her approach to looping sounds using pedals, techniques for developing new ideas, and her plans for the future.]]>01:02:39yespodcast,black,interview,horse,empire,see,pedal,tiger,telescope,moon,crescent,eye,cherry,tree,fantastic,invisible,suit,kt,tunstall,songwriting,suddenly,drastic,sodajerker,joolsEpisode 60 - ChromeoMon, 01 Sep 2014 09:39:27 +0000Dave 1 and P-Thugg of Canadian electro-funk duo Chromeo chat with Simon and Brian about the writing of recent songs like 'Come Alive', 'Jealous (I Ain't With It)', 'Over Your Shoulder', 'Lost on the Way Home', 'Old 45s', and older songs like 'Fancy Footwork' and 'Hot Mess'. The guys also describe their approach to working with vintage synthesisers and the music that has influenced them.]]>Dave 1 and P-Thugg of Canadian electro-funk duo Chromeo chat with Simon and Brian about the writing of recent songs like 'Come Alive', 'Jealous (I Ain't With It)', 'Over Your Shoulder', 'Lost on the Way Home', 'Old 45s', and older songs like 'Fancy Footwork' and 'Hot Mess'. The guys also describe their approach to working with vintage synthesisers and the music that has influenced them.]]>42:55yespodcast,interview,hot,women,vintage,dave,come,white,patrick,jealous,analog,alive,fancy,chromeo,mess,footwork,sodajerker,pthugg,macklovich,germayel,synthsEpisode 59 - Loudon Wainwright IIIMon, 11 Aug 2014 09:06:00 +0000Veteran singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III joins Simon and Brian for a chat about the writing of his latest album Haven't Got the Blues (Yet) and songs from throughout his career such as 'School Days', 'Motel Blues', 'Dead Skunk', 'The Swimming Song', 'Rufus is a Tit Man', 'Unhappy Anniversary', 'Hitting You', 'White Winos' and 'The Days That We Die'. Loudon also speaks about his illustrious family and his work as an actor.]]>Veteran singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III joins Simon and Brian for a chat about the writing of his latest album Haven't Got the Blues (Yet) and songs from throughout his career such as 'School Days', 'Motel Blues', 'Dead Skunk', 'The Swimming Song', 'Rufus is a Tit Man', 'Unhappy Anniversary', 'Hitting You', 'White Winos' and 'The Days That We Die'. Loudon also speaks about his illustrious family and his work as an actor.]]>46:52yespodcast,school,interview,up,blues,days,dead,rufus,man,kate,iii,martha,tit,apatow,judd,songwriting,knocked,skunk,motel,wainwright,loudon,mcgarrigle,sodajerkerEpisode 58 - Adam SchlesingerFri, 27 Jun 2014 10:04:21 +0000Songwriter/producer Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne chats with Sodajerker about the songwriting process behind songs like 'Stacy's Mom', 'Hackensack', 'Strapped for Cash', 'Someone to Love' and 'All Kinds of Time'. Adam also talks about a number of songs he has written for film, TV and theatre, including the title song for 'That Thing You Do!', 'Way Back into Love' (Music & Lyrics) and 'There Are Much Worse Things to Believe In' (A Colbert Christmas).]]>Songwriter/producer Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne chats with Sodajerker about the songwriting process behind songs like 'Stacy's Mom', 'Hackensack', 'Strapped for Cash', 'Someone to Love' and 'All Kinds of Time'. Adam also talks about a number of songs he has written for film, TV and theatre, including the title song for 'That Thing You Do!', 'Way Back into Love' (Music & Lyrics) and 'There Are Much Worse Things to Believe In' (A Colbert Christmas).]]>53:38nopodcast,of,interview,mike,you,windows,mom,do,grant,adam,emmy,thing,wayne,tony,that,hugh,songwriter,ivy,colbert,songwriting,schlesinger,viola,fountains,tinted,hackensack,collingwood,stacys,sodajerkerEpisode 57 - Eg WhiteThu, 15 May 2014 10:52:42 +0000Songwriter Eg White, the pop powerhouse behind songs like 'Chasing Pavements' (Adele), 'Leave Right Now' (Will Young), 'Once' (Diana Vickers), 'Nothing's Real But Love' (Rebecca Ferguson), 'You Give Me Something' and 'Wonderful World' (James Morrison), joins Simon and Brian for a chat about his creative process and the life of the professional songwriter. Eg also discusses the music he has made for himself, such as his solo album Adventure Man, and the critically acclaimed Eg & Alice album 24 Years of Hunger.]]>Songwriter Eg White, the pop powerhouse behind songs like 'Chasing Pavements' (Adele), 'Leave Right Now' (Will Young), 'Once' (Diana Vickers), 'Nothing's Real But Love' (Rebecca Ferguson), 'You Give Me Something' and 'Wonderful World' (James Morrison), joins Simon and Brian for a chat about his creative process and the life of the professional songwriter. Eg also discusses the music he has made for himself, such as his solo album Adventure Man, and the critically acclaimed Eg & Alice album 24 Years of Hunger.]]>47:00yespodcast,james,interview,chasing,young,adventure,hunger,white,man,will,years,alice,24,eg,morrison,right,rebecca,songwriter,ferguson,diana,now,leave,vickers,adele,pavements,sodajerkerEpisode 56 - Chris DiffordWed, 16 Apr 2014 09:28:45 +0000Lyricist and songwriter Chris Difford, known for his work in Squeeze, talks about the writing of such classic songs as 'Cool for Cats', 'Up the Junction', 'Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)', 'Tempted', 'King George Street', 'Hourglass', 'Some Fantastic Place' and more. In addition to describing his 40+ year songwriting partnership with Glenn Tilbrook, Chris also talks about some of the songs from solo albums like Cashmere if You Can, and his collaborations with a number of other artists.]]>Lyricist and songwriter Chris Difford, known for his work in Squeeze, talks about the writing of such classic songs as 'Cool for Cats', 'Up the Junction', 'Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)', 'Tempted', 'King George Street', 'Hourglass', 'Some Fantastic Place' and more. In addition to describing his 40+ year songwriting partnership with Glenn Tilbrook, Chris also talks about some of the songs from solo albums like Cashmere if You Can, and his collaborations with a number of other artists.]]>46:10yespodcast,interview,cool,up,chris,king,george,cats,street,place,fantastic,squeeze,some,glenn,cashmere,mussels,junction,pulling,songwriting,shell,hourglass,sodajerker,tempted,tilbrook,diffordEpisode 55 - Glenn TilbrookWed, 16 Apr 2014 09:18:22 +0000Glenn Tilbrook, lead singer and guitarist for Squeeze, talks about the writing of such classic songs as 'Cool for Cats', 'Up the Junction', 'Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)', 'Another Nail in my Heart', 'Tempted', 'Hourglass', 'Some Fantastic Place' and more. In addition to describing his 40+ year songwriting partnership with Chris Difford, Glenn also talks about some of the songs from his new album Happy Ending.]]>Glenn Tilbrook, lead singer and guitarist for Squeeze, talks about the writing of such classic songs as 'Cool for Cats', 'Up the Junction', 'Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)', 'Another Nail in my Heart', 'Tempted', 'Hourglass', 'Some Fantastic Place' and more. In addition to describing his 40+ year songwriting partnership with Chris Difford, Glenn also talks about some of the songs from his new album Happy Ending.]]>47:16yespodcast,interview,cool,up,chris,happy,ending,cats,heart,place,fantastic,nail,squeeze,some,glenn,mussels,junction,pulling,songwriting,shell,hourglass,sodajerker,tempted,tilbrook,diffordEpisode 54 - Rufus WainwrightWed, 26 Feb 2014 10:20:58 +0000Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright talks about the writing processes behind such songs as 'Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk', 'The Art Teacher', 'Zebulon', 'Out of the Game', 'Montauk', 'Swings Both Ways', 'Me and Liza' and much more. In addition to describing his collaborations with people like Guy Chambers, Robbie Williams and Mark Ronson, Rufus also provides details about his new album Vibrate: The Best of Rufus Wainwright.]]>Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright talks about the writing processes behind such songs as 'Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk', 'The Art Teacher', 'Zebulon', 'Out of the Game', 'Montauk', 'Swings Both Ways', 'Me and Liza' and much more. In addition to describing his collaborations with people like Guy Chambers, Robbie Williams and Mark Ronson, Rufus also provides details about his new album Vibrate: The Best of Rufus Wainwright.]]>55:57yespodcast,art,interview,mark,williams,guy,ways,canada,game,robbie,out,chocolate,me,teacher,montreal,rufus,ronson,liverpool,milk,songwriter,chambers,cigarettes,songwriting,both,swings,montauk,wainwright,liza,vibrate,sodajerker,zebulonEpisode 53 - Paddy McAloonWed, 05 Feb 2014 10:45:00 +0000Singer-songwriter Paddy McAloon of Prefab Sprout joins Simon and Brian for a chat about his songwriting process. Beginning with his latest release Crimson/Red, Paddy talks about the writing of songs like 'The Best Jewel Thief in the World', 'Billy', Devil Came A Calling' and 'The Songs of Danny Galway' before moving on to the processes behind such classic Prefab Sprout songs as 'Faron Young', When Love Breaks Down', The King of Rock 'N' Roll', 'Hey Manhattan' and much more. Paddy also discusses songs that he contributed to the Jimmy Nail television show Crocodile Shoes.]]>Singer-songwriter Paddy McAloon of Prefab Sprout joins Simon and Brian for a chat about his songwriting process. Beginning with his latest release Crimson/Red, Paddy talks about the writing of songs like 'The Best Jewel Thief in the World', 'Billy', Devil Came A Calling' and 'The Songs of Danny Galway' before moving on to the processes behind such classic Prefab Sprout songs as 'Faron Young', When Love Breaks Down', The King of Rock 'N' Roll', 'Hey Manhattan' and much more. Paddy also discusses songs that he contributed to the Jimmy Nail television show Crocodile Shoes.]]>01:13:45nopodcast,love,devil,interview,rock,jimmy,billy,young,king,breaks,jewel,cowboy,roll,shoes,manhattan,dreams,red,hey,nail,crocodile,paddy,crimson,down,when,danny,thief,songwriting,galway,albuquerque,sprout,prefab,sodajerker,mcaloon,faronEpisode 52 - Billy BraggWed, 15 Jan 2014 14:13:00 +0000Singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg shares his thoughts on the songwriting process and details the writing of songs like 'A New England', 'The Milkman of Human Kindness', Greetings to the New Brunette', 'Levi Stubbs' Tears', 'Sexuality', 'Tank Park Salute' and 'Never Buy The Sun'. Billy also talks in detail about his guitar playing and songs from his most recent album, Tooth & Nail.]]>Singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg shares his thoughts on the songwriting process and details the writing of songs like 'A New England', 'The Milkman of Human Kindness', Greetings to the New Brunette', 'Levi Stubbs' Tears', 'Sexuality', 'Tank Park Salute' and 'Never Buy The Sun'. Billy also talks in detail about his guitar playing and songs from his most recent album, Tooth & Nail.]]>49:33yespodcast,new,interview,england,billy,sexuality,park,sun,human,tank,tooth,nail,levi,greetings,never,songwriter,brunette,salute,activist,bragg,buy,kindness,tears,milkman,stubbs,sodajerkerEpisode 51 - Van Dyke ParksWed, 01 Jan 2014 14:29:00 +0000Songwriter, composer, arranger and producer Van Dyke Parks chats with Simon and Brian about his solo career and his work with other artists. In this interview, Van Dyke illustrates the writing processes behind his recent album Songs Cycled, as well as pieces like 'High Coin', 'Hominy Grove', 'Tokyo Rose', 'Trade War' and 'Orange Crate Art'. He also gives insight into his seminal work with The Beach Boys on SMiLE-era compositions like 'Heroes and Villains', 'Surf's Up' and later collaborations such as 'Sail On, Sailor'.]]>Songwriter, composer, arranger and producer Van Dyke Parks chats with Simon and Brian about his solo career and his work with other artists. In this interview, Van Dyke illustrates the writing processes behind his recent album Songs Cycled, as well as pieces like 'High Coin', 'Hominy Grove', 'Tokyo Rose', 'Trade War' and 'Orange Crate Art'. He also gives insight into his seminal work with The Beach Boys on SMiLE-era compositions like 'Heroes and Villains', 'Surf's Up' and later collaborations such as 'Sail On, Sailor'.]]>01:05:38nopodcast,art,interview,beach,war,on,up,high,heroes,trade,songs,cycle,tokyo,smile,villains,rose,sail,orange,parks,liverpool,boys,van,coin,songwriter,grove,songwriting,crate,dyke,sailor,sodajerker,surfs,cycled,hominyEpisode 50 - Nick LoweTue, 10 Dec 2013 11:55:00 +0000Songwriter and producer Nick Lowe, whose credits over more than four decades include hit songs like '(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding', 'Cruel to be Kind' and 'I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass', joins Simon and Brian for a special 50th episode chat about the writing of those beloved classics as well as later works like 'You Inspire Me', 'The Beast in Me' and 'All Men Are Liars'. Nick also discusses his new Christmas album, Quality Street, which includes original songs like 'Christmas at the Airport' and 'I Was Born in Bethlehem'.]]>Songwriter and producer Nick Lowe, whose credits over more than four decades include hit songs like '(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding', 'Cruel to be Kind' and 'I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass', joins Simon and Brian for a special 50th episode chat about the writing of those beloved classics as well as later works like 'You Inspire Me', 'The Beast in Me' and 'All Men Are Liars'. Nick also discusses his new Christmas album, Quality Street, which includes original songs like 'Christmas at the Airport' and 'I Was Born in Bethlehem'.]]>46:49nopodcast,love,quality,interview,nick,producer,christmas,street,me,peace,breaking,beast,cruel,lowe,kind,glass,songwriter,liars,understanding,inspire,sodajerkerEpisode 49 - Suzanne VegaWed, 27 Nov 2013 09:41:00 +0000Suzanne Vega illustrates her approach to songwriting by talking about the processes behind songs like 'Marlene On The Wall', 'Tom's Diner', 'Luka', 'Men In A War', 'Book of Dreams' and 'In Liverpool'. Suzanne also discusses her early history as a dancer and musician, attending the Greenwich Village Songwriter's Exchange, the thinking behind the recent Close-Up series of releases, and her plans for a new album of original material.]]>Suzanne Vega illustrates her approach to songwriting by talking about the processes behind songs like 'Marlene On The Wall', 'Tom's Diner', 'Luka', 'Men In A War', 'Book of Dreams' and 'In Liverpool'. Suzanne also discusses her early history as a dancer and musician, attending the Greenwich Village Songwriter's Exchange, the thinking behind the recent Close-Up series of releases, and her plans for a new album of original material.]]>47:16nopodcast,new,york,interview,war,men,book,songs,dreams,wall,liverpool,suzanne,luka,marlene,greenwich,songwriting,toms,vega,diner,sodajerker,closeupEpisode 48 - Rickie Lee JonesMon, 11 Nov 2013 10:17:00 +0000Singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of songs like 'Chuck E's in Love', 'The Last Chance Texaco', 'Coolsville', 'Weasel and the White Boys Cool', 'Skeletons' and 'The Evening of My Best Day'. Rickie talks in detail about her approach to constructing lyrical flow, her recent covers album The Devil You Know, and her plans for a new album of original material, which you can now pledge to support.]]>Singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of songs like 'Chuck E's in Love', 'The Last Chance Texaco', 'Coolsville', 'Weasel and the White Boys Cool', 'Skeletons' and 'The Evening of My Best Day'. Rickie talks in detail about her approach to constructing lyrical flow, her recent covers album The Devil You Know, and her plans for a new album of original material, which you can now pledge to support.]]>58:21nopodcast,love,interview,chuck,cool,music,in,jones,lee,white,last,liverpool,boys,es,skeletons,pledge,chance,songwriting,texaco,weasel,rickie,coolsville,sodajerkerEpisode 47 - Linda ThompsonWed, 23 Oct 2013 08:53:00 +0000British folk singer Linda Thompson joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of her new solo album Won't Be Long Now. Linda talks about songs like 'Love's for Babies and Fools', 'If I Were a Bluebird' (written with Ron Sexsmith), 'Paddy's Lamentation' and the maritime themes of songs like 'Never Put to Sea Boys' and 'Never the Bride'. Linda describes what it's like working with family members, especially her son Teddy Thompson, and the vocal condition that silenced her live performance career. The new album also marks the first recording with Richard Thompson in over a decade.]]>British folk singer Linda Thompson joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of her new solo album Won't Be Long Now. Linda talks about songs like 'Love's for Babies and Fools', 'If I Were a Bluebird' (written with Ron Sexsmith), 'Paddy's Lamentation' and the maritime themes of songs like 'Never Put to Sea Boys' and 'Never the Bride'. Linda describes what it's like working with family members, especially her son Teddy Thompson, and the vocal condition that silenced her live performance career. The new album also marks the first recording with Richard Thompson in over a decade.]]>34:50nopodcast,interview,singer,folk,thompson,long,richard,be,vocal,bride,ron,linda,bluebird,now,teddy,songwriting,wont,kamila,sexsmith,sodajerkerEpisode 46 - Ron SexsmithWed, 09 Oct 2013 08:54:00 +0000Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith discusses his approach to the art and craft of songwriting by detailing the processes behind songs like 'Secret Heart', 'Speaking With The Angel', 'Words We Never Use', 'Strawberry Blonde', 'Gold in Them Hills', 'Imaginary Friends', 'The Grim Trucker', 'Brandy Alexander', 'Believe it When I See It' and 'Life After A Broken Heart'. Ron talks in depth about his love for artists like Bill Withers, his collaborations with producers like Mitchell Froom and Bob Rock, his work with songwriters like Don Black, and his ongoing pursuit of 'hit' records.]]>Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith discusses his approach to the art and craft of songwriting by detailing the processes behind songs like 'Secret Heart', 'Speaking With The Angel', 'Words We Never Use', 'Strawberry Blonde', 'Gold in Them Hills', 'Imaginary Friends', 'The Grim Trucker', 'Brandy Alexander', 'Believe it When I See It' and 'Life After A Broken Heart'. Ron talks in depth about his love for artists like Bill Withers, his collaborations with producers like Mitchell Froom and Bob Rock, his work with songwriters like Don Black, and his ongoing pursuit of 'hit' records.]]>01:10:52nopodcast,black,interview,rock,alexander,late,speaking,secret,words,long,player,heart,bill,gold,angel,hits,bob,liverpool,ron,use,don,strawberry,hills,mitchell,blonde,brandy,withers,forever,songwriting,grim,trucker,endeavour,sexsmith,bloomer,froom,sodajerkerEpisode 45 - Chip TaylorMon, 16 Sep 2013 10:15:00 +0000Singer-songwriter Chip Taylor picks up his guitar to talk Simon and Brian through the writing of songs like 'Wild Thing' (The Troggs/Jimi Hendrix), 'Angel of the Morning' (Merrilee Rush/Dusty Springfield/Chrissie Hynde), 'I Can't Let Go' (Evie Sands), 'Welcome Home' (Walter Jackson), 'Storybook Children' (Billy Vera and Judy Clay), 'Try' (Janice Joplin), and selections from his recent solo albums like 'F**k All The Perfect People', 'Dance With a Hole in Your Shoe' and 'Phoned in Dead'. Chip also talks in detail about the Brill Building days, his alternate career as a professional gambler and the writing processes behind his latest release Block Out The Sirens of This Lonely World.]]>Singer-songwriter Chip Taylor picks up his guitar to talk Simon and Brian through the writing of songs like 'Wild Thing' (The Troggs/Jimi Hendrix), 'Angel of the Morning' (Merrilee Rush/Dusty Springfield/Chrissie Hynde), 'I Can't Let Go' (Evie Sands), 'Welcome Home' (Walter Jackson), 'Storybook Children' (Billy Vera and Judy Clay), 'Try' (Janice Joplin), and selections from his recent solo albums like 'F**k All The Perfect People', 'Dance With a Hole in Your Shoe' and 'Phoned in Dead'. Chip also talks in detail about the Brill Building days, his alternate career as a professional gambler and the writing processes behind his latest release Block Out The Sirens of This Lonely World.]]>01:06:10yespodcast,janice,vera,interview,jackson,building,billy,morning,world,dance,wild,taylor,children,lonely,hole,sands,dead,thing,angel,dusty,chip,liverpool,people,walter,jimi,hendrix,perfect,springfield,joplin,shoe,brill,storybook,songwriting,sirens,gamblerEpisode 44 - Neil FinnWed, 28 Aug 2013 10:25:00 +0000Neil Finn of Split Enz, Crowded House, Finn Brothers and Pajama Club chats with Simon and Brian about his songwriting process and the writing of songs like 'Fall At Your Feet', 'Don't Dream It's Over', 'Weather With You', 'Four Seasons In One Day', 'Not The Girl You Think You Are' and 'Edible Flowers'. Neil also talks about his work on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and details the production of his forthcoming solo record, due in early 2014.]]>Neil Finn of Split Enz, Crowded House, Finn Brothers and Pajama Club chats with Simon and Brian about his songwriting process and the writing of songs like 'Fall At Your Feet', 'Don't Dream It's Over', 'Weather With You', 'Four Seasons In One Day', 'Not The Girl You Think You Are' and 'Edible Flowers'. Neil also talks about his work on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and details the production of his forthcoming solo record, due in early 2014.]]>50:47yespodcast,tim,interview,jackson,club,house,brothers,over,neil,weather,four,dream,peter,hobbit,seasons,finn,split,edible,flowers,songwriting,crowded,enz,pajama,sodajerkerEpisode 43 - RumerWed, 14 Aug 2013 09:31:00 +0000Singer-songwriter Rumer talks with Sodajerker about her approach to writing songs like 'Slow', 'Aretha', 'Come To Me High', 'Blackbird' and others from her debut album Seasons Of My Soul. Rumer also talks in detail about how events in her life have influenced her creative work, paying respect to great songwriters on her second album, Boys Don't Cry, and her plans for the future.]]>Singer-songwriter Rumer talks with Sodajerker about her approach to writing songs like 'Slow', 'Aretha', 'Come To Me High', 'Blackbird' and others from her debut album Seasons Of My Soul. Rumer also talks in detail about how events in her life have influenced her creative work, paying respect to great songwriters on her second album, Boys Don't Cry, and her plans for the future.]]>50:13yespodcast,interview,williams,voice,slow,singer,vocals,soul,boys,blackbird,seasons,aretha,cry,pakistan,bacharach,godden,rundgren,rumer,sodajerkerEpisode 42 - Johnny MarrWed, 31 Jul 2013 09:22:00 +0000Songwriter and guitarist Johnny Marr, loved by pop fans worldwide for his work with The Smiths, The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse and The Cribs, joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about the writing processes behind his fantastic new solo album The Messenger. Johnny also talks in detail about his musical influences, growing up in Manchester, his relationship with the guitar, his songwriting partnership with Morrissey, and his collaborations with artists like Kirsty MacColl ('Walking Down Madison') and Billy Bragg ('Sexuality').]]>Songwriter and guitarist Johnny Marr, loved by pop fans worldwide for his work with The Smiths, The The, Electronic, Modest Mouse and The Cribs, joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about the writing processes behind his fantastic new solo album The Messenger. Johnny also talks in detail about his musical influences, growing up in Manchester, his relationship with the guitar, his songwriting partnership with Morrissey, and his collaborations with artists like Kirsty MacColl ('Walking Down Madison') and Billy Bragg ('Sexuality').]]>01:11:16yespodcast,the,interview,billy,sexuality,guitar,electronic,mouse,album,manchester,liverpool,gibson,morrissey,johnny,solo,madison,bragg,messenger,cribs,smiths,songwriting,kirsty,modest,marr,maccoll,sodajerker,355Episode 41 - Allen ToussaintWed, 17 Jul 2013 08:03:00 +0000Influential New Orleans songwriter, producer, arranger and pianist Allen Toussaint sits down with Simon and Brian to discuss his long and highly productive career including the writing of classic songs like 'Mother in Law' (Ernie K-Doe), 'Whipped Cream' (Herb Alpert), 'Working in the Coal Mine' (Lee Dorsey), 'Here Come the Girls' (Ernie K-Doe), 'Southern Nights' (Glen Campbell), 'Happiness' (The Pointer Sisters) and more. Allen talks in depth about his creative process and also gives advice for young songwriters.]]>Influential New Orleans songwriter, producer, arranger and pianist Allen Toussaint sits down with Simon and Brian to discuss his long and highly productive career including the writing of classic songs like 'Mother in Law' (Ernie K-Doe), 'Whipped Cream' (Herb Alpert), 'Working in the Coal Mine' (Lee Dorsey), 'Here Come the Girls' (Ernie K-Doe), 'Southern Nights' (Glen Campbell), 'Happiness' (The Pointer Sisters) and more. Allen talks in depth about his creative process and also gives advice for young songwriters.]]>56:01nopodcast,professor,new,interview,cream,girls,orleans,dorsey,law,allen,campbell,mother,southern,piano,pianist,working,sisters,glen,songwriter,mine,nights,coal,ernie,whipped,pointer,toussaint,arranger,sodajerker,longhair,kdoeEpisode 40 - They Might Be GiantsWed, 03 Jul 2013 09:47:00 +0000John Flansburgh and John Linnell of They Might Be Giants take an hour out of their busy tour schedule to talk with Simon and Brian about their new album Nanobots; their approach to songwriting; the Dial-A-Song service; writing music for children; their collaborations with production team Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley on songs like 'Birdhouse in Your Soul', and more.]]>John Flansburgh and John Linnell of They Might Be Giants take an hour out of their busy tour schedule to talk with Simon and Brian about their new album Nanobots; their approach to songwriting; the Dial-A-Song service; writing music for children; their collaborations with production team Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley on songs like 'Birdhouse in Your Soul', and more.]]>53:08nopodcast,john,interview,disney,children,soul,start,be,flood,puppet,head,liverpool,clive,might,birdhouse,ana,they,giants,songwriting,tmbg,langer,ng,linnell,flansburgh,sodajerker,nanobots,dialasongEpisode 39 - P. F. SloanWed, 19 Jun 2013 09:48:00 +0000Singer-songwriter P. F. Sloan, known the world over as the author of political anthems such as 'Eve of Destruction' (Barry McGuire) and popular hits like 'Secret Agent Man' (Johnny Rivers), 'A Must to Avoid' (Herman's Hermits), 'Summer Means Fun' (Jan & Dean), 'You Baby' (The Turtles) and 'Take Me For What I'm Worth' (The Searchers), joins Sodajerker to talk about starting in music as a teenager, his songwriting partnership with Steve Barri, the heady successes of the 1960s, and the many struggles that pushed him away from music for more than 30 years.]]>Singer-songwriter P. F. Sloan, known the world over as the author of political anthems such as 'Eve of Destruction' (Barry McGuire) and popular hits like 'Secret Agent Man' (Johnny Rivers), 'A Must to Avoid' (Herman's Hermits), 'Summer Means Fun' (Jan & Dean), 'You Baby' (The Turtles) and 'Take Me For What I'm Worth' (The Searchers), joins Sodajerker to talk about starting in music as a teenager, his songwriting partnership with Steve Barri, the heady successes of the 1960s, and the many struggles that pushed him away from music for more than 30 years.]]>51:16nopodcast,steve,interview,dean,secret,barry,family,singer,eve,faith,political,man,f,phil,p,60s,sloan,agent,flip,songwriter,jan,mcguire,sins,destruction,hermits,hermans,sodajerker,pfsloan,barriEpisode 38 - Richard M. ShermanWed, 27 Mar 2013 10:26:00 +0000As one half of The Sherman Brothers, along with his late brother Robert, Richard M. Sherman is responsible for co-writing the most memorable Disney songs of all time. From the Academy Award winning compositions for Mary Poppins such as 'A Spoonful of Sugar', 'Feed the Birds', 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious', 'Jolly Holiday', 'I Love to Laugh' and 'Let's Go Fly a Kite', to other landmark Disney works such as The Parent Trap, 'It's a Small World (After All)', ‘I Wanna Be Like You’ (The Jungle Book), The Aristocats, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Winnie the Pooh and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (non-Disney), the Sherman Brothers have enchanted people of all ages for half a century. In this hour of conversation, Richard M. Sherman joins Simon and Brian to talk through the writing of many of these classics in his own inimitable style.]]>As one half of The Sherman Brothers, along with his late brother Robert, Richard M. Sherman is responsible for co-writing the most memorable Disney songs of all time. From the Academy Award winning compositions for Mary Poppins such as 'A Spoonful of Sugar', 'Feed the Birds', 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious', 'Jolly Holiday', 'I Love to Laugh' and 'Let's Go Fly a Kite', to other landmark Disney works such as The Parent Trap, 'It's a Small World (After All)', ‘I Wanna Be Like You’ (The Jungle Book), The Aristocats, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Winnie the Pooh and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (non-Disney), the Sherman Brothers have enchanted people of all ages for half a century. In this hour of conversation, Richard M. Sherman joins Simon and Brian to talk through the writing of many of these classics in his own inimitable style.]]>56:34nopodcast,interview,small,disney,laugh,book,world,brothers,richard,feed,birds,holiday,parent,robert,mary,jungle,sugar,trap,bang,kite,songwriting,sherman,poppins,spoonful,winnie,pooh,chitty,bedknobs,broomsticks,sodajerker,supercalifragilisticexpialidociousEpisode 37 - Heaven 17: Martyn Ware and Glenn GregoryWed, 13 Mar 2013 07:33:00 +0000Martyn Ware and Glenn Gregory of Heaven 17 chat with Simon and Brian about the creative processes behind songs like '(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang', 'Let's All Make a Bomb' (Penthouse and Pavement) as well as hits like 'Temptation', 'Crushed by the Wheels of Industry' and lesser known gems from The Luxury Gap such as 'Let Me Go' and 'The Best Kept Secret'. Martyn and Glenn also talk in detail about their early lives in Sheffield, their approach to synthesisers and multi-track recording technology, and early songs for The Human League such as 'Almost Medieval' and 'Being Boiled'.]]>Martyn Ware and Glenn Gregory of Heaven 17 chat with Simon and Brian about the creative processes behind songs like '(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang', 'Let's All Make a Bomb' (Penthouse and Pavement) as well as hits like 'Temptation', 'Crushed by the Wheels of Industry' and lesser known gems from The Luxury Gap such as 'Let Me Go' and 'The Best Kept Secret'. Martyn and Glenn also talk in detail about their early lives in Sheffield, their approach to synthesisers and multi-track recording technology, and early songs for The Human League such as 'Almost Medieval' and 'Being Boiled'.]]>59:11yespodcast,interview,heaven,martin,league,luxury,human,industry,groove,sheffield,being,glenn,gregory,wheels,gap,boiled,17,songwriting,pavement,penthouse,temptation,ware,fascist,thang,sodajerker,synthesisersEpisode 36 - Paul WilliamsWed, 27 Feb 2013 10:26:00 +0000Paul Williams, the Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winning Hall of Fame songwriter of hits like 'We've Only Just Begun' and 'Rainy Days and Mondays' (The Carpenters); 'An Old Fashioned Love Song', 'The Family of Man' and 'Out in the Country' (Three Dog Night); 'You and Me Against the World' (Helen Reddy), and songs for films such as 'The Rainbow Connection' (The Muppet Movie), 'Evergreen' (A Star is Born) and the scores for Phantom of the Paradise, Ishtar, and Bugsy Malone, sits down with Sodajerker to talk about his approach to the art and craft of songwriting. Paul also talks in detail about the documentary Paul Williams Still Alive, which chronicles his extraordinary life.]]>Paul Williams, the Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winning Hall of Fame songwriter of hits like 'We've Only Just Begun' and 'Rainy Days and Mondays' (The Carpenters); 'An Old Fashioned Love Song', 'The Family of Man' and 'Out in the Country' (Three Dog Night); 'You and Me Against the World' (Helen Reddy), and songs for films such as 'The Rainbow Connection' (The Muppet Movie), 'Evergreen' (A Star is Born) and the scores for Phantom of the Paradise, Ishtar, and Bugsy Malone, sits down with Sodajerker to talk about his approach to the art and craft of songwriting. Paul also talks in detail about the documentary Paul Williams Still Alive, which chronicles his extraordinary life.]]>52:13nopodcast,phantom,old,paul,dog,interview,only,three,williams,night,just,documentary,days,still,paradise,songwriter,alive,connection,fashioned,carpenters,evergreen,muppet,rainbow,mondays,malone,reddy,streisand,ishtar,rainy,bugsy,sodajerker,begunEpisode 35 - Harry ShearerWed, 13 Feb 2013 09:55:00 +0000Harry Shearer, the actor, writer and musician known for his work on Spinal Tap and The Simpsons, talks with Simon and Brian about writing the songs for his latest album Can't Take A Hint. In addition to describing his process on songs like 'Celebrity Booze Endorser', 'Deaf Boys' and 'Autumn in New Orleans', Harry talks in detail about his work with Michael McKean and Christopher Guest on Spinal Tap classics like 'Big Bottom', and songs from A Mighty Wind, such as 'Old Joe's Place' and 'The Good Book Song'.]]>Harry Shearer, the actor, writer and musician known for his work on Spinal Tap and The Simpsons, talks with Simon and Brian about writing the songs for his latest album Can't Take A Hint. In addition to describing his process on songs like 'Celebrity Booze Endorser', 'Deaf Boys' and 'Autumn in New Orleans', Harry talks in detail about his work with Michael McKean and Christopher Guest on Spinal Tap classics like 'Big Bottom', and songs from A Mighty Wind, such as 'Old Joe's Place' and 'The Good Book Song'.]]>46:09yesold,big,celebrity,new,good,interview,joes,christopher,michael,orleans,book,song,simpsons,guest,spinal,booze,wind,hint,take,place,harry,boys,deaf,mighty,songwriter,shearer,autumn,tap,cant,songwriting,bottom,mckean,sodajerker,endorserEpisode 34 - Don BlackWed, 30 Jan 2013 09:54:00 +0000Oscar-winning lyricist Don Black talks with Sodajerker about his many collaborations on songs for films, musicals and pop artists alike. Don's credits include 'Born Free' (Matt Monro), 'Thunderball' (Tom Jones), 'To Sir, With Love' (Lulu), 'Diamonds Are Forever' (Shirley Bassey), 'The Man With the Golden Gun' (Lulu), 'Ben' (Michael Jackson) and 'The World is Not Enough' (Garbage). He also talks in detail about his long and hugely successful relationships with composers John Barry and Andrew Lloyd Webber.]]>Oscar-winning lyricist Don Black talks with Sodajerker about his many collaborations on songs for films, musicals and pop artists alike. Don's credits include 'Born Free' (Matt Monro), 'Thunderball' (Tom Jones), 'To Sir, With Love' (Lulu), 'Diamonds Are Forever' (Shirley Bassey), 'The Man With the Golden Gun' (Lulu), 'Ben' (Michael Jackson) and 'The World is Not Enough' (Garbage). He also talks in detail about his long and hugely successful relationships with composers John Barry and Andrew Lloyd Webber.]]>44:43nopodcast,love,john,ben,black,interview,jackson,matt,free,gun,michael,barry,world,jones,tom,oscar,lloyd,golden,don,sir,born,garbage,lulu,forever,songwriting,diamonds,shirley,enough,bassey,webber,sodajerker,monro,thunderballEpisode 33 - Carole Bayer SagerWed, 16 Jan 2013 07:30:00 +0000Celebrated songwriter and artist Carole Bayer Sager is the guest for this episode in which Simon and Brian quiz her about the writing processes behind some of her best-known songs, such as 'Nobody Does it Better' (Carly Simon), 'It's the Falling in Love' (Michael Jackson), 'Arthur's Theme' (Christopher Cross), 'On My Own' (Patti LaBelle/Michael McDonald), 'That's What Friends Are For' (Dionne Warwick/Elton John/Gladys Knight/Stevie Wonder), 'A Groovy Kind of Love' (Phil Collins) and her solo hit 'You're Moving Out Today'.]]>Celebrated songwriter and artist Carole Bayer Sager is the guest for this episode in which Simon and Brian quiz her about the writing processes behind some of her best-known songs, such as 'Nobody Does it Better' (Carly Simon), 'It's the Falling in Love' (Michael Jackson), 'Arthur's Theme' (Christopher Cross), 'On My Own' (Patti LaBelle/Michael McDonald), 'That's What Friends Are For' (Dionne Warwick/Elton John/Gladys Knight/Stevie Wonder), 'A Groovy Kind of Love' (Phil Collins) and her solo hit 'You're Moving Out Today'.]]>50:02nolove,interview,jackson,nobody,david,michael,foster,friends,cross,out,better,today,arthur,phil,collins,bond,moving,burt,mcdonald,songwriter,marvin,carole,dionne,warwick,falling,songwriting,groovy,bayer,carly,sager,bacharach,hamlisch,sodajerkerEpisode 32 - Mike StockWed, 02 Jan 2013 08:44:00 +0000Mike Stock of Stock, Aitken and Waterman joins Sodajerker to talk about the writing of songs like 'Say I'm Your Number One' (Princess); 'Showing Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend)', 'Respectable' (Mel and Kim); 'Never Gonna Give You Up' (Rick Astley); 'I Should Be So Lucky', 'Better the Devil You Know' (Kylie Minogue); 'This Time I Know It's For Real' (Donna Summer), and other 'Hit Factory' smashes for artists like Cliff Richard, Jason Donovan and Bananarama.]]>Mike Stock of Stock, Aitken and Waterman joins Sodajerker to talk about the writing of songs like 'Say I'm Your Number One' (Princess); 'Showing Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend)', 'Respectable' (Mel and Kim); 'Never Gonna Give You Up' (Rick Astley); 'I Should Be So Lucky', 'Better the Devil You Know' (Kylie Minogue); 'This Time I Know It's For Real' (Donna Summer), and other 'Hit Factory' smashes for artists like Cliff Richard, Jason Donovan and Bananarama.]]>01:07:32nojason,factory,devil,interview,mike,lucky,hit,matt,pete,fresh,richard,summer,stock,mel,princess,never,cliff,rick,gonna,kim,kylie,donna,astley,songwriting,donovan,waterman,aitken,bananarama,sodajerker,respectableEpisode 31 - Ben Folds Five (audio version)Fri, 21 Dec 2012 10:12:00 +0000Ben Folds, Darren Jessee and Robert Sledge, known collectively as Ben Folds Five, sit down in person with Simon and Brian for a special edition of Sodajerker on Songwriting. In this audio version of the video podcast, the band talk about the writing of songs like 'Brick', 'Battle of Who Could Care Less', 'Philosophy', 'Steven's Last Night in Town' and songs from their new album The Sound of the Life of the Mind, such as 'Do it Anyway', 'Sky High' and 'Michael Praytor, Five Years Later'.]]>Ben Folds, Darren Jessee and Robert Sledge, known collectively as Ben Folds Five, sit down in person with Simon and Brian for a special edition of Sodajerker on Songwriting. In this audio version of the video podcast, the band talk about the writing of songs like 'Brick', 'Battle of Who Could Care Less', 'Philosophy', 'Steven's Last Night in Town' and songs from their new album The Sound of the Life of the Mind, such as 'Do it Anyway', 'Sky High' and 'Michael Praytor, Five Years Later'.]]>54:33yespodcast,amanda,ben,video,interview,nick,music,life,michael,sound,high,philosophy,battle,sky,me,palmer,robert,mind,five,darren,shatner,gaiman,brick,pledge,songwriting,erase,folds,sledge,sodajerker,jessee,praytor,horbyEpisode 31 - Ben Folds FiveWed, 19 Dec 2012 11:46:00 +0000Ben Folds, Darren Jessee and Robert Sledge, known collectively as Ben Folds Five, sit down in person with Simon and Brian for a special edition of Sodajerker on Songwriting. In this video podcast, the band talk about the writing of songs like 'Brick', 'Battle of Who Could Care Less', 'Philosophy', 'Steven's Last Night in Town' and songs from their new album The Sound of the Life of the Mind, such as 'Do it Anyway', 'Sky High' and 'Michael Praytor, Five Years Later'.]]>Ben Folds, Darren Jessee and Robert Sledge, known collectively as Ben Folds Five, sit down in person with Simon and Brian for a special edition of Sodajerker on Songwriting. In this video podcast, the band talk about the writing of songs like 'Brick', 'Battle of Who Could Care Less', 'Philosophy', 'Steven's Last Night in Town' and songs from their new album The Sound of the Life of the Mind, such as 'Do it Anyway', 'Sky High' and 'Michael Praytor, Five Years Later'.]]>35:25yespodcast,amanda,ben,video,interview,nick,music,life,michael,sound,high,philosophy,battle,sky,me,palmer,robert,mind,five,darren,shatner,gaiman,brick,pledge,songwriting,erase,folds,sledge,sodajerker,jessee,praytor,horbyEpisode 30 - Graham GouldmanWed, 12 Dec 2012 08:19:00 +000010cc's own Graham Gouldman joins Simon and Brian for episode 30 to talk about the writing of songs like 'For Your Love' (The Yardbirds), 'Bus Stop' (The Hollies), 'No Milk Today' (Herman's Hermits), 'Johnny Don't Do It', 'Wall Street Shuffle', 'I'm Not in Love', 'Iceberg' (10cc) and 'Bridge To Your Heart' (Wax). Graham talks in depth about his work with 10cc, the late Andrew Gold, and his latest solo album Love and Work.]]>10cc's own Graham Gouldman joins Simon and Brian for episode 30 to talk about the writing of songs like 'For Your Love' (The Yardbirds), 'Bus Stop' (The Hollies), 'No Milk Today' (Herman's Hermits), 'Johnny Don't Do It', 'Wall Street Shuffle', 'I'm Not in Love', 'Iceberg' (10cc) and 'Bridge To Your Heart' (Wax). Graham talks in depth about his work with 10cc, the late Andrew Gold, and his latest solo album Love and Work.]]>53:49nolove,graham,interview,street,gold,andrew,wall,wax,shuffle,songwriting,yardbirds,hollies,10cc,hermits,hermans,sodajerker,gouldmanEpisode 29 - Stephen BishopWed, 05 Dec 2012 07:35:00 +0000Veteran singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop talks about the writing of songs like 'On and On', 'Save it for a Rainy Day', 'Looking for the Right One' (Art Garfunkel), 'Losing Myself in You', 'Red Cab to Manhattan' and his Academy Award-nominated song 'Separate Lives' (Phil Collins). Stephen also speaks about his work on a number of movie soundtracks, such as National Lampoon's Animal House, Tootsie and The Money Pit.]]>Veteran singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop talks about the writing of songs like 'On and On', 'Save it for a Rainy Day', 'Looking for the Right One' (Art Garfunkel), 'Losing Myself in You', 'Red Cab to Manhattan' and his Academy Award-nominated song 'Separate Lives' (Phil Collins). Stephen also speaks about his work on a number of movie soundtracks, such as National Lampoon's Animal House, Tootsie and The Money Pit.]]>46:34nopodcast,interview,save,money,house,on,stephen,animal,manhattan,lives,day,phil,collins,red,bishop,pit,separate,tootsie,cab,rainy,garfunkel,sodajerkerfullEpisode 28 - Valerie SimpsonWed, 21 Nov 2012 07:49:00 +0000Valerie Simpson, one half of legendary songwriting team Ashford and Simpson, joins Sodajerker to talk about the writing of a range of songs, from Motown classics like 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough', 'You're All I Need to Get By' and 'Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing' (for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell) to 'Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand' (Diana Ross), 'I'm Every Woman' (Chaka Khan) and 'Bourgie Bourgie' (Gladys Knight & The Pips). Valerie also speaks about Ashford and Simpson's own hits including the seminal 'Solid (As A Rock)' and her new solo album Dinosaurs Are Coming Back Again.]]>Valerie Simpson, one half of legendary songwriting team Ashford and Simpson, joins Sodajerker to talk about the writing of a range of songs, from Motown classics like 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough', 'You're All I Need to Get By' and 'Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing' (for Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell) to 'Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand' (Diana Ross), 'I'm Every Woman' (Chaka Khan) and 'Bourgie Bourgie' (Gladys Knight & The Pips). Valerie also speaks about Ashford and Simpson's own hits including the seminal 'Solid (As A Rock)' and her new solo album Dinosaurs Are Coming Back Again.]]>45:13yesinterview,rock,ross,nick,high,simpson,mountain,aint,dinosaurs,terrell,gaye,diana,marvin,solid,khan,songwriting,enough,motown,valerie,ashford,chaka,tammi,sodajerker,bourgieEpisode 27 - Brendan BensonWed, 07 Nov 2012 07:54:00 +0000Singer-songwriter and producer Brendan Benson provides Sodajerker with insights into his songwriting process and creative life by discussing songs like 'Spit it Out', 'What I'm Looking For', 'Broken Boy Soldier', 'Bad for Me' and 'Keep Me'. Brendan also speaks about his many collaborations with artists like Ashley Monroe and Jack White of The White Stripes in their band The Raconteurs.]]>Singer-songwriter and producer Brendan Benson provides Sodajerker with insights into his songwriting process and creative life by discussing songs like 'Spit it Out', 'What I'm Looking For', 'Broken Boy Soldier', 'Bad for Me' and 'Keep Me'. Brendan also speaks about his many collaborations with artists like Ashley Monroe and Jack White of The White Stripes in their band The Raconteurs.]]>48:38yeslove,of,interview,jack,mississippi,world,nashville,alternative,out,white,ashley,boy,soldier,kind,broken,monroe,benson,stripes,brendan,spit,songwriting,raconteurs,readymade,sodajerker,lapalcoEpisode 26 - Patrice RushenWed, 24 Oct 2012 08:46:00 +0000Pianist, songwriter, musical director and vocalist Patrice Rushen sits down with Sodajerker to chat about the writing of songs like 'Hang it Up', 'Haven't You Heard', 'The Funk Won't Let You Down', 'This is All I Really Know', 'Remind Me' and her seminal dance floor hit 'Forget Me Nots'. Patrice talks about her early jazz-fusion work, the Elektra albums and her eclectic approach to sustaining a career in music.]]>Pianist, songwriter, musical director and vocalist Patrice Rushen sits down with Sodajerker to chat about the writing of songs like 'Hang it Up', 'Haven't You Heard', 'The Funk Won't Let You Down', 'This is All I Really Know', 'Remind Me' and her seminal dance floor hit 'Forget Me Nots'. Patrice talks about her early jazz-fusion work, the Elektra albums and her eclectic approach to sustaining a career in music.]]>50:58nointerview,up,singer,jazz,me,pianist,funk,elektra,fusion,songwriter,hang,forget,patrice,songwriting,remind,nots,sodajerker,rushenEpisode 25 - Neil SedakaWed, 10 Oct 2012 08:09:00 +0000Veteran singer-songwriter and pianist Neil Sedaka joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of songs like 'Oh! Carol', 'Stupid Cupid', 'Calendar Girl', 'Breaking Up is Hard To Do', 'Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen', 'Where the Boys Are', 'Amarillo', 'Solitaire' and 'Laughter in the Rain'. Neil also talks in detail about songs from his new acoustic solo piano record, The Real Neil.]]>Veteran singer-songwriter and pianist Neil Sedaka joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of songs like 'Oh! Carol', 'Stupid Cupid', 'Calendar Girl', 'Breaking Up is Hard To Do', 'Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen', 'Where the Boys Are', 'Amarillo', 'Solitaire' and 'Laughter in the Rain'. Neil also talks in detail about songs from his new acoustic solo piano record, The Real Neil.]]>52:21nointerview,calendar,up,blood,neil,girl,breaking,boys,bad,carol,songwriter,immigrant,betty,rain,stupid,sedaka,solitaire,laughter,cupid,amarillo,sodajerker,grableEpisode 24 - Mark KingWed, 26 Sep 2012 06:26:00 +0000Level 42 bassist, vocalist and songwriter Mark King is our guest for this episode of the podcast in which he talk about the writing of songs like 'Lessons in Love', 'Running in the Family', 'Something About You', 'The Chinese Way', 'Mr Pink', 'The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)' and 'Dune Tune'.]]>Level 42 bassist, vocalist and songwriter Mark King is our guest for this episode of the podcast in which he talk about the writing of songs like 'Lessons in Love', 'Running in the Family', 'Something About You', 'The Chinese Way', 'Mr Pink', 'The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)' and 'Dune Tune'.]]>01:04:39yeslove,interview,mark,mike,running,chinese,in,king,family,bass,jazz,lessons,mr,funk,level,pink,dune,way,bassist,tune,songwriting,42,sodajerker,lindupEpisode 23 - Nik KershawThu, 13 Sep 2012 07:03:00 +0000Singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw talks with Sodajerker about the writing of songs like 'Wouldn't It Be Good', 'I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me', 'The Riddle', 'Dancing Girls', 'Don Quixote', 'Human Racing' and 'Wide Boy'. Nik also talks about penning hit songs like 'The One and Only' (Chesney Hawkes), 'The Woman I Love' (The Hollies) and 'Seventeen' (Let Loose) as well as his approach to writing his new solo album, Ei8ht.]]>Singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw talks with Sodajerker about the writing of songs like 'Wouldn't It Be Good', 'I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me', 'The Riddle', 'Dancing Girls', 'Don Quixote', 'Human Racing' and 'Wide Boy'. Nik also talks about penning hit songs like 'The One and Only' (Chesney Hawkes), 'The Woman I Love' (The Hollies) and 'Seventeen' (Let Loose) as well as his approach to writing his new solo album, Ei8ht.]]>57:54nogood,interview,dancing,chesney,sun,racing,human,loose,boy,wide,don,let,nik,riddle,songwriting,kershaw,hawkes,hollies,quixote,sodajerker,ei8htEpisode 22 - "Weird Al" YankovicFri, 31 Aug 2012 07:11:00 +0000Internationally renowned parodist, singer-songwriter, actor and accordionist "Weird Al" Yankovic takes some time out to chat with Simon and Brian about his approach to writing comedy songs and style parodies. Al discusses the processes behind songs like 'Trapped in the Drive-Thru', 'Hardware Store', 'The Night Santa Went Crazy', 'Pancreas' and 'Skipper Dan'.]]>Internationally renowned parodist, singer-songwriter, actor and accordionist "Weird Al" Yankovic takes some time out to chat with Simon and Brian about his approach to writing comedy songs and style parodies. Al discusses the processes behind songs like 'Trapped in the Drive-Thru', 'Hardware Store', 'The Night Santa Went Crazy', 'Pancreas' and 'Skipper Dan'.]]>33:37nopodcast,dan,interview,kelly,comedy,this,actor,songs,al,weird,yankovic,r,miley,cyrus,gaga,hardware,santa,born,way,store,coolio,trapped,songwriting,pancreas,drivethru,skipper,sodajerker,accordionistEpisode 21 - Deaf School: Clive Langer and Steve AllenFri, 24 Aug 2012 07:20:00 +0000Clive Langer and Steve Allen of cult Liverpool band Deaf School join Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of songs like 'What a Way to End it All', 'Taxi', 'Hi Jo Hi', '2nd Honeymoon', 'Knock Knock Knocking', 'Working Girls', 'I Wanna Be Your Boy' and 'Golden Showers'. Clive also talks about his work as a producer and the classic Robert Wyatt song 'Shipbuilding', which he wrote with Elvis Costello.]]>Clive Langer and Steve Allen of cult Liverpool band Deaf School join Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of songs like 'What a Way to End it All', 'Taxi', 'Hi Jo Hi', '2nd Honeymoon', 'Knock Knock Knocking', 'Working Girls', 'I Wanna Be Your Boy' and 'Golden Showers'. Clive also talks about his work as a producer and the classic Robert Wyatt song 'Shipbuilding', which he wrote with Elvis Costello.]]>01:20:32yessteve,school,interview,allen,max,madness,robert,honeymoon,average,clive,deaf,taxi,cliff,elvis,bright,costello,cadillac,wyatt,songwriting,bette,langer,ripple,hanger,enrico,shipbuilding,sodajerker,dexyEpisode 20 - Mike ViolaFri, 10 Aug 2012 08:12:00 +0000Prolific singer-songwriter and producer Mike Viola, also known as the man behind Candy Butchers, sits down with Sodajerker to talk about the writing of songs like 'Girly Worm', 'Falling into Place', 'Good Ideas Grow on Trees', 'Kiss Alive II', 'Soundtrack of My Summer', 'Field of Guns N' Roses' and 'Closet Cutter'. Mike also talks about his work with singer-songwriter and actress Mandy Moore on the Amanda Leigh album and his work on songs for movies like Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Get Him to the Greek and Tom Hanks' directorial debut That Thing You Do.]]>Prolific singer-songwriter and producer Mike Viola, also known as the man behind Candy Butchers, sits down with Sodajerker to talk about the writing of songs like 'Girly Worm', 'Falling into Place', 'Good Ideas Grow on Trees', 'Kiss Alive II', 'Soundtrack of My Summer', 'Field of Guns N' Roses' and 'Closet Cutter'. Mike also talks about his work with singer-songwriter and actress Mandy Moore on the Amanda Leigh album and his work on songs for movies like Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Get Him to the Greek and Tom Hanks' directorial debut That Thing You Do.]]>01:18:35yesinterview,mike,mandy,moore,songs,adam,candy,electro,bleu,hard,wayne,greek,walk,hanks,songwriting,schlesinger,perfecto,viola,fountains,butchers,lurch,sodajerker,acoustoEpisode 19 - Albert HammondFri, 27 Jul 2012 06:05:00 +0000Veteran writer Albert Hammond joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of his incredible catalogue of hit songs, such as 'The Air that I Breathe' (The Hollies), 'One Moment in Time' (Whitney Houston), 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now' (Starship), 'When I Need You' (Leo Sayer), 'I Don't Wanna Lose You' (Tina Turner) and 'Don't Turn Around' (Aswad). Albert also talks in depth about the collaborative process and his work with songwriters and artists like Hal David, Diane Warren, Carole Bayer Sager, The Carpenters and Duffy.]]>Veteran writer Albert Hammond joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of his incredible catalogue of hit songs, such as 'The Air that I Breathe' (The Hollies), 'One Moment in Time' (Whitney Houston), 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now' (Starship), 'When I Need You' (Leo Sayer), 'I Don't Wanna Lose You' (Tina Turner) and 'Don't Turn Around' (Aswad). Albert also talks in depth about the collaborative process and his work with songwriters and artists like Hal David, Diane Warren, Carole Bayer Sager, The Carpenters and Duffy.]]>50:12yesinterview,houston,david,leo,california,southern,hammond,starship,warren,songwriter,whitney,diane,albert,tina,hal,turner,hollies,aswad,songbook,sayer,sodajerkerEpisode 18 - Thomas DolbyFri, 13 Jul 2012 07:55:00 +0000Musician and producer Thomas Dolby is the guest for episode 18 during which he talks about his illustrious career and the writing of songs like 'She Blinded Me With Science', 'Europa and the Pirate Twins', 'Hyperactive!', 'Nothing New Under the Sun', 'Evil Twin Brother' and 'The Toad Lickers'. Thomas also discusses his work as producer on the classic Prefab Sprout album Steve McQueen (aka Two Wheels Good).]]>Musician and producer Thomas Dolby is the guest for episode 18 during which he talks about his illustrious career and the writing of songs like 'She Blinded Me With Science', 'Europa and the Pirate Twins', 'Hyperactive!', 'Nothing New Under the Sun', 'Evil Twin Brother' and 'The Toad Lickers'. Thomas also discusses his work as producer on the classic Prefab Sprout album Steve McQueen (aka Two Wheels Good).]]>47:32yesscience,interview,twins,evil,songs,city,map,twin,thomas,brother,europa,hyperactive,floating,songwriting,pirate,dolby,toad,synth,sprout,prefab,sodajerker,lickersEpisode 17 - Nellie McKayWed, 20 Jun 2012 06:43:00 +0000Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay spends some time with Sodajerker talking about her life, her work, and the writing processes behind songs like 'David', 'Sari', 'Ding Dong', 'I Wanna Get Married', 'Mother of Pearl', 'Columbia is Bleeding', 'Identity Theft' and 'Caribbean Time'.]]>Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay spends some time with Sodajerker talking about her life, her work, and the writing processes behind songs like 'David', 'Sari', 'Ding Dong', 'I Wanna Get Married', 'Mother of Pearl', 'Columbia is Bleeding', 'Identity Theft' and 'Caribbean Time'.]]>34:59noof,new,york,interview,david,mobile,get,mother,sweet,me,home,day,from,married,pearl,columbia,songwriter,away,nellie,mckay,sari,dong,doris,ding,sodajerkerEpisode 16 - Guy ChambersFri, 08 Jun 2012 06:30:00 +0000Guy Chambers talks to Sodajerker about his work with artists like Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Beverley Knight, Cathy Dennis and Jamie Cullum, and the writing of hits like 'Let Me Entertain You', 'Millennium', 'Rock DJ' and 'Angels'. Guy also discusses his time in World Party and the intimate musical explorations of the Isis Project and Songs for a Boy.]]>Guy Chambers talks to Sodajerker about his work with artists like Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Beverley Knight, Cathy Dennis and Jamie Cullum, and the writing of hits like 'Let Me Entertain You', 'Millennium', 'Rock DJ' and 'Angels'. Guy also discusses his time in World Party and the intimate musical explorations of the Isis Project and Songs for a Boy.]]>46:05yesinterview,rock,dj,williams,guy,songs,project,robbie,angels,knight,sounds,jamie,songwriter,kylie,minogue,chambers,isis,sleeper,beverley,orgasmatron,cullum,sodajerkerEpisode 15 - Jackie DeShannonFri, 25 May 2012 06:34:00 +0000Singer-songwriter Jackie DeShannon joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of songs like 'Put a Little Love in Your Heart', 'When You Walk in the Room', 'Splendor in the Grass' and 'Bette Davis Eyes'. Jackie also discusses her work with Bacharach and David on 'What the World Needs Now is Love' and touring America with the Beatles in 1964.]]>Singer-songwriter Jackie DeShannon joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of songs like 'Put a Little Love in Your Heart', 'When You Walk in the Room', 'Splendor in the Grass' and 'Bette Davis Eyes'. Jackie also discusses her work with Bacharach and David on 'What the World Needs Now is Love' and touring America with the Beatles in 1964.]]>41:44nolove,interview,randy,davis,a,jimmy,beatles,heart,little,zeppelin,jackie,led,eyes,page,newman,deshannon,splendor,songwriting,bette,put,bacharach,sodajerkerEpisode 14 - Narada Michael WaldenFri, 11 May 2012 07:36:00 +0000Songwriter, producer, drummer Narada Michael Walden sits down with Simon and Brian to talk about his work on pop hits like 'How Will I Know' (Whitney Houston); 'We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off' (Jermaine Stewart); 'All American Girls' (Sister Sledge); 'Freeway of Love' and 'Who's Zoomin' Who?' (Aretha Franklin); 'Jump to the Beat' (Stacy Lattisaw); 'I Love Your Smile' (Shanice); 'Sweetness' (Michelle Gayle); 'You're a Friend of Mine' (Clarence Clemons & Jackson Browne) and his solo work on songs like 'I Shoulda Loved Ya' and 'Divine Emotions'.]]>Songwriter, producer, drummer Narada Michael Walden sits down with Simon and Brian to talk about his work on pop hits like 'How Will I Know' (Whitney Houston); 'We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off' (Jermaine Stewart); 'All American Girls' (Sister Sledge); 'Freeway of Love' and 'Who's Zoomin' Who?' (Aretha Franklin); 'Jump to the Beat' (Stacy Lattisaw); 'I Love Your Smile' (Shanice); 'Sweetness' (Michelle Gayle); 'You're a Friend of Mine' (Clarence Clemons & Jackson Browne) and his solo work on songs like 'I Shoulda Loved Ya' and 'Divine Emotions'.]]>48:07yesfranklin,houston,michael,ya,producer,brian,drummer,stewart,simon,walden,emotions,sister,songwriter,whitney,aretha,divine,songwriting,clarence,loved,jermaine,narada,clemons,sledge,sodajerker,shoulda,lattisaw,shaniceEpisode 13 - Al JarreauFri, 27 Apr 2012 08:11:00 +0000Seven time Grammy award winning jazz/pop artist Al Jarreau spends an hour with Simon and Brian talking about the writing of songs like 'Boogie Down', 'Breakin' Away', 'Mornin'', 'Roof Garden' and the theme from TV's 'Moonlighting' among others. The trio are also joined by Al's musical director, Joe Turano, who offers further insights into Al's songwriting process.]]>Seven time Grammy award winning jazz/pop artist Al Jarreau spends an hour with Simon and Brian talking about the writing of songs like 'Boogie Down', 'Breakin' Away', 'Mornin'', 'Roof Garden' and the theme from TV's 'Moonlighting' among others. The trio are also joined by Al's musical director, Joe Turano, who offers further insights into Al's songwriting process.]]>55:16nopodcast,interview,joe,singer,vocalist,vocals,al,garden,roof,breaking,away,down,songwriting,boogie,moonlighting,sodajerker,jarreau,jazzpop,turanoEpisode 12 - Mike StollerMon, 16 Apr 2012 07:23:00 +0000Mike Stoller of legendary songwriting team Leiber and Stoller joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about the writing of timeless songs like 'Hound Dog', 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Yakety Yak', 'Love Potion No.9' and 'Stand By Me' among others.]]>Mike Stoller of legendary songwriting team Leiber and Stoller joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about the writing of timeless songs like 'Hound Dog', 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Yakety Yak', 'Love Potion No.9' and 'Stand By Me' among others.]]>52:55nolove,dog,interview,rock,mike,yak,stand,me,coasters,by,songwriter,elvis,hound,songwriting,potion,jailhouse,stoller,leiber,sodajerker,yaketyEpisode 11 - Neil InnesTue, 03 Apr 2012 07:47:00 +0000Neil Innes of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Monty Python and The Rutles joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about songwriting, comedy, children's television, and the writing of unforgettable songs like 'Death Cab for Cutie', 'How Sweet to be an Idiot', 'I'm the Urban Spaceman' and 'Eine Kleine Middle Klasse Musik' among others.]]>Neil Innes of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Monty Python and The Rutles joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about songwriting, comedy, children's television, and the writing of unforgettable songs like 'Death Cab for Cutie', 'How Sweet to be an Idiot', 'I'm the Urban Spaceman' and 'Eine Kleine Middle Klasse Musik' among others.]]>57:12yespodcast,death,dog,urban,band,neil,python,barber,monty,innes,eine,cab,cutie,songwriting,idiot,rutles,bonzo,spaceman,sodajerker,doodah,kleineEpisode 10 - Allee WillisFri, 23 Mar 2012 13:08:00 +0000Allee Willis, the Grammy award winning songwriter and multimedia artist behind such classic songs as 'Boogie Wonderland', 'September', 'In The Stone', 'Can't Let Go' and 'Let Your Feelings Show' (Earth, Wind & Fire); 'I'll Be There for You' (the theme from Friends); 'I Shoulda Loved Ya' (Narada Michael Walden); 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?' (Pet Shop Boys); 'Stir It Up' (Patti LaBelle) and 'Neutron Dance' (The Pointer Sisters), joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about the art and craft of songwriting and her fascinating career.]]>Allee Willis, the Grammy award winning songwriter and multimedia artist behind such classic songs as 'Boogie Wonderland', 'September', 'In The Stone', 'Can't Let Go' and 'Let Your Feelings Show' (Earth, Wind & Fire); 'I'll Be There for You' (the theme from Friends); 'I Shoulda Loved Ya' (Narada Michael Walden); 'What Have I Done to Deserve This?' (Pet Shop Boys); 'Stir It Up' (Patti LaBelle) and 'Neutron Dance' (The Pointer Sisters), joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about the art and craft of songwriting and her fascinating career.]]>01:00:55yesfire,interview,cop,stone,michael,earth,friends,dance,pet,wind,sisters,boys,shop,walden,september,songwriter,wonderland,patti,beverly,hills,willis,labelle,boogie,narada,allee,pointer,neutron,sodajerkerEpisode 9 - Kenny Loggins and Blue Sky RidersMon, 12 Mar 2012 14:12:00 +0000Kenny Loggins and Nashville greats Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr aka Blue Sky Riders join Simon and Brian for a conversation about their exciting new band and distinguished songwriting careers. Kenny also tells the stories behind some of his most celebrated songs including 'I'm Alright', 'Footloose', 'This is It' and 'What a Fool Believes'.]]>Kenny Loggins and Nashville greats Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr aka Blue Sky Riders join Simon and Brian for a conversation about their exciting new band and distinguished songwriting careers. Kenny also tells the stories behind some of his most celebrated songs including 'I'm Alright', 'Footloose', 'This is It' and 'What a Fool Believes'.]]>44:31norock,gary,funny,kenny,country,gun,nashville,top,sky,georgia,riders,blue,yacht,or,burr,fool,die,messina,songwriting,alright,believes,middleman,loggins,footloose,sodajerkerEpisode 8 - Andy PartridgeTue, 28 Feb 2012 12:58:00 +0000Andy Partridge of XTC and The Dukes of Stratosphear joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about the writing of some of his greatest songs, including 'Senses Working Overtime', 'Love on a Farmboy's Wages', 'Ballet for a Rainy Day', 'Scarecrow People' and 'Brainiac's Daughter' among many others. With his guitar at hand, Andy talks Sodajerker through his writing process in a way only he can!]]>Andy Partridge of XTC and The Dukes of Stratosphear joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about the writing of some of his greatest songs, including 'Senses Working Overtime', 'Love on a Farmboy's Wages', 'Ballet for a Rainy Day', 'Scarecrow People' and 'Brainiac's Daughter' among many others. With his guitar at hand, Andy talks Sodajerker through his writing process in a way only he can!]]>01:05:43yesapple,fuzzy,andy,senses,colin,ballet,ape,dukes,venus,songwriting,partridge,wages,overtime,xtc,sodajerker,stratosphear,warbles,moulding,farmboys,mummer,skylarkingEpisode 7 - Shawn SmithWed, 15 Feb 2012 10:24:00 +0000Simon and Brian welcome Seattle based singer-songwriter Shawn Smith (Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhed) to the show to talk about the writing of some of his most enduring songs, including 'Screen', '20th Century', 'Land of Gold' and 'Wrapped in My Memory'. In this interview, Shawn speaks about his solo career, his numerous band projects, and his collaborations with Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam.]]>Simon and Brian welcome Seattle based singer-songwriter Shawn Smith (Brad, Satchel, Pigeonhed) to the show to talk about the writing of some of his most enduring songs, including 'Screen', '20th Century', 'Land of Gold' and 'Wrapped in My Memory'. In this interview, Shawn speaks about his solo career, his numerous band projects, and his collaborations with Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam.]]>31:53nothe,of,shawn,it,stone,all,north,singer,smith,jam,from,brad,sopranos,seattle,let,crown,pearl,songwriter,shield,hail,thorns,forever,satchel,breakers,begin,gossard,pigeonhedEpisode 6 - Barry Mann and Cynthia WeilMon, 30 Jan 2012 14:14:00 +0000Simon and Brian talk to legendary songwriting team Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil about their incredible career from the Brill Building era to the present day, and the writing of songs like 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'', 'On Broadway', 'Saturday Night at the Movies', 'We Gotta Get Out Of This Place', 'Don't Know Much', 'Just Once', 'Here You Come Again' and 'Somewhere Out There'.]]>Simon and Brian talk to legendary songwriting team Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil about their incredible career from the Brill Building era to the present day, and the writing of songs like 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'', 'On Broadway', 'Saturday Night at the Movies', 'We Gotta Get Out Of This Place', 'Don't Know Much', 'Just Once', 'Here You Come Again' and 'Somewhere Out There'.]]>34:07nojames,building,barry,lost,brothers,broadway,team,ingram,lovin,dolly,righteous,parton,cynthia,brill,songwriting,mann,weil,drifters,feelinEpisode 5 - Mike BattMon, 16 Jan 2012 17:06:00 +0000Simon and Brian talk to five-time Ivor Novello winning songwriter, composer, conductor, arranger and producer Mike Batt about his diverse career including projects like The Wombles, The Hunting of the Snark and the writing of hit songs like 'Bright Eyes' (from Watership Down) and 'The Closest Thing to Crazy' (Katie Melua).]]>Simon and Brian talk to five-time Ivor Novello winning songwriter, composer, conductor, arranger and producer Mike Batt about his diverse career including projects like The Wombles, The Hunting of the Snark and the writing of hit songs like 'Bright Eyes' (from Watership Down) and 'The Closest Thing to Crazy' (Katie Melua).]]>53:59yesmike,zero,hunting,composer,songwriter,eyes,bright,down,watership,snark,batt,sodajerker,womblesEpisode 4 - Jimmy WebbMon, 02 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000Simon and Brian talk to legendary American songwriter Jimmy Webb about the writing of classic songs like 'By The Time I Get To Phoenix', 'Wichita Lineman' and 'MacArthur Park'.]]>Simon and Brian talk to legendary American songwriter Jimmy Webb about the writing of classic songs like 'By The Time I Get To Phoenix', 'Wichita Lineman' and 'MacArthur Park'.]]>57:44yesjimmy,park,macarthur,wichita,webb,songwriter,lineman,sodajerkerEpisode 3 - Sacha SkarbekThu, 15 Dec 2011 13:50:00 +0000In the third episode of Sodajerker On Songwriting, Simon and Brian talk to Grammy nominated and two-time Ivor Novello winning songwriter Sacha Skarbek (James Blunt, Adele, Duffy, Jason Mraz) about his work as co-writer of a range of recent pop hits including James Blunt's worldwide no. 1 'You're Beautiful'.]]>In the third episode of Sodajerker On Songwriting, Simon and Brian talk to Grammy nominated and two-time Ivor Novello winning songwriter Sacha Skarbek (James Blunt, Adele, Duffy, Jason Mraz) about his work as co-writer of a range of recent pop hits including James Blunt's worldwide no. 1 'You're Beautiful'.]]>44:19yesjames,jason,beautiful,blunt,mraz,youre,sacha,songwriting,adele,duffy,sodajerker,skarbekEpisode 2 - Todd RundgrenFri, 25 Nov 2011 11:36:00 +0000In the second episode of Sodajerker On Songwriting, Simon and Brian talk with writer/artist/producer Todd Rundgren (Nazz, Utopia, Meat Loaf, XTC) about his approach to the art form and the writing of hit songs like 'Hello it's Me', 'I Saw the Light' and 'It Wouldn't Have Made any Difference'.]]>In the second episode of Sodajerker On Songwriting, Simon and Brian talk with writer/artist/producer Todd Rundgren (Nazz, Utopia, Meat Loaf, XTC) about his approach to the art form and the writing of hit songs like 'Hello it's Me', 'I Saw the Light' and 'It Wouldn't Have Made any Difference'.]]>25:13nointerview,producer,artist,utopia,todd,meatloaf,songwriting,rundgren,xtc,sodajerker,nazzEpisode 1 - Billy SteinbergWed, 09 Nov 2011 22:23:00 +0000In the first episode of Sodajerker On Songwriting, co-hosts Simon Barber and Brian O'Connor introduce the podcast and talk to Grammy winning songwriter Billy Steinberg about the many pop classics he has written including 'Like A Virgin' (Madonna), 'True Colors' (Cyndi Lauper), 'Eternal Flame' (The Bangles) and 'I Drove All Night' (Roy Orbison).]]>In the first episode of Sodajerker On Songwriting, co-hosts Simon Barber and Brian O'Connor introduce the podcast and talk to Grammy winning songwriter Billy Steinberg about the many pop classics he has written including 'Like A Virgin' (Madonna), 'True Colors' (Cyndi Lauper), 'Eternal Flame' (The Bangles) and 'I Drove All Night' (Roy Orbison).]]>47:30nothe,kelly,houston,true,night,a,billy,all,virgin,tom,heart,i,madonna,like,songwriter,whitney,roy,orbison,bangles,eternal,songwriting,flame,cyndi,lauper,colours,steinberg,drove,sodajerker